The Minnesota Timberwolves have now lost four games in a row after falling 120-115 to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Defense has been the primary issue for the Timberwolves in these last four games as they've given up 120+ points to three of their four opponents in those losses. There have also been the rare offensive lapses for the Timberwolves in that span, uncommon for a team that has one of the highest ranked offenses in the NBA.

On both of those fronts, star Anthony Edwards isn't shying away from any of the blame.

The leader of the Timberwolves' team was contemplative in his postgame interview after the loss to the Bulls and he was ready to take responsibility for all the ways he wasn't measuring up to the standards that he sets for himself and what the team needs from him.

"Defensively, there's always things that can be better. But offensively, I just need to make shots. It's really that simple," Edwards said (via Sneaker Reporter on X). 

Edwards had just 20 points in the loss to the Bulls, a deeply low night for the expectation that Edwards has set for himself in a season where he's averaging a career-high 29.6 points per game.

He made just one of eight three pointers to contribute those 20 points, but considering the season that he's had, it's more than likely just an off night. Either way, the fact that Edwards has been so willing to take responsibility is a good sign for the Minnesota star.

Edwards also found himself in foul trouble in the game, which severely limited his usage at times when the Timberwolves needed him.

"I've gotta figure it out," Edwards said. "I can't get in foul trouble. I can't get two fouls in the first quarter," Edwards said. "It definitely messed up my rotation."

Edwards is still just 24 years old, but the recent stretch of losses for the Timberwolves have been a real test for him and the team that has in the process revealed his rapidly developing maturity.

He is without a doubt the face of the Minnesota franchise and has quickly emerged as one of the faces of the newest generation of NBA players.

He's accomplished that with his dynamic scoring, thrilling gameplay and likable and boisterous personality, but with that attention comes a certain expectation and responsibility that he's more than willing to embrace. 

Edwards is a big reason as to why the Timberwolves have been so successful overall this season and this development in his mentality as a player is a great sign for the kind if player and leader that the Timberwolves can expect from him for years to come.