Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes quietly into the night
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Edwards registered 19 points (7-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 124-94 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards failed to put up much of a fight, ending what was a curious postseason. Although he managed to top 30 points on five occasions, the majority of his scoring came as a result of volume as opposed to efficiency. Perhaps most notable was the fact that his free-throw percentage fell from 81.9 percent during the regular season to just 68.2 percent during the playoffs. While this is likely an outlier, it does leave the door ajar when it comes to his ascension into superstar territory. With that said, through 79 regular-season games, Edwards had a career-best year, averaging 27.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.9 three-pointers.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Disappointing performance Monday
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Edwards posted 16 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and six assists in 41 minutes during Monday's 128-126 loss to the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards came up short in the loss, tallying just 16 points in what was arguably the most important game of the season. Although it's been a strong postseason, some questions remain when it comes to Edwards' ability to produce when it matters. Now trailing 3-1, Edwards will have a chance to redeem himself when the two teams meet in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, with Minnesota needing a win to extend the series.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Lands game-high 30 points
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Edwards accumulated 30 points (12-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 143-101 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards carried the Timberwolves to a comfortable win in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, needing just 30 minutes to score a game-high 30 points. This one was never in doubt for Minnesota, allowing the starters to get some much-needed rest during the final quarter. Edwards will be looking for a repeat performance when the two teams meet again Monday, with the Timberwolves having a chance to level the series at 2-2.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Shines in Game 3 victory
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Edwards provided 30 points (12-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 143-101 win over the Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards could've ended with an even higher scoring output, but he sat out the entire fourth quarter. Despite that, the star guard still ended just one board and four dimes away from a triple-double. Edwards and the Timberwolves delivered an answer following back-to-back losses in the first two games of the series, and now Minnesota has a realistic shot at evening things up before returning to Oklahoma City for Game 5 on Wednesday, May 28.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Underwhelms in Game 1 loss
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Edwards notched 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards played a team-high 37 minutes despite suffering an ankle injury during the first quarter. While it did force him to the locker room, he appeared largely untroubled upon returning to the court. It was a rough shooting night for Edwards, totaling fewer than 20 points for just the second time this postseason. Although the ankle could result in Edwards popping up on the injury report, it is unlikely he will miss any time, barring any major setbacks leading into Thursday's Game 2.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Returns Tuesday
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Edwards (ankle) has returned in the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards tweaked his ankle in the first quarter and began the second in the locker room before checking back in at the 7:01 mark. The superstar appears to be moving well and will likely be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leaves for locker room Tuesday
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Edwards appeared to tweak his ankle and exited to the locker room after the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Edwards appeared to injure his ankle on a drive to the basket but remained in the game until the end of the quarter. If the superstar is unable to return, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Powers Minnesota to victory
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Edwards contributed 30 points (11-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 117-110 win over Golden State in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards scored at least 30 points for the second straight game, helping Minnesota win comfortably. The margin was sizeable enough to allow Edwards to sit out a significant portion of the final quarter. Feeling refreshed and ready to go, Edwards and the Timberwolves will look to wrap up the series at home Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes for 36 points
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Edwards recorded 36 points (13-28 FG, 5-14 FG, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a block across 44 minutes in Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors.
Edwards posted 20 and 23 points in Game 1 and 2 of the series, but he performed even more admirably in this huge road win for Minnesota. The star guard has scored at least 25 points in four of his last six playoff showings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strong outing after injury scare
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Edwards racked up 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards left the game in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain, but he returned to action in the second half and played a key role for Minnesota in this huge win at home. Edwards has cleared the 20-point mark in all but one of his appearances this postseason, but the efficiency has been an issue. Through seven playoff showings, he's shooting 42.2 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three-point range. Edwards is expected to play in Game 3 on Saturday as the series shifts to Golden State.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will return Thursday
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Edwards (ankle) is available to return to Thursday's Game 2 against the Warriors.
Edwards will start the second half after being helped off the court in the second quarter due to a sprained left ankle. The superstar was moving well during his halftime warmup and will likely be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to return
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Edwards is questionable to return to Thursday's Game 2 against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Edwards walked gingerly to the locker room during the second quarter after getting stepped on by an opposing player on a play under the basket, and he's been officially diagnosed with an ankle sprain. He'll presumably test his ankle during halftime to determine whether a return is possible.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Bounces back in second half
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Edwards supplied 23 points (9-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards struggled badly in the first half but bounced back in the final two quarters and scored all but one of his 23 points. However, the late surge wasn't enough, and the Timberwolves still lost Game 1 of the series at home. Minnesota needs Edwards to be at his best in this playoff series, and while the 23-point output ended up being a solid display, the team needs him to be more efficient since he needed 22 shots.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Generates double-double in victory
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Edwards finished with 15 points (5-19 FG, 0-11 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Although Rudy Gobert was the hero of the series-clinching win, Edwards still ended the night with the team's third-highest scoring total. His 15 points marked his lowest scoring total of the series, and his dreadful 0-for-11 night beyond the arc was the culprit. Minnesota's frontcourt carried the load by exploiting the Lakers' small-ball lineup, but the offense should shift back in Edwards' direction in the quarterfinals.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Erupts for game-high 43 in win
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Edwards amassed 43 points (12-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 14-17 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block over 44 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The fifth-year guard led all scorers on the afternoon as the Timberwolves pushed to within one win of advancing to the second round. Edwards has topped 20 points in all four games in the series so far, averaging 29.8 points, 7.8 boards, 5.8 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.8 steals.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fills up stat sheet in Game 1
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Edwards provided 22 points (8-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes Saturday in the Timberwolves' 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal-round series.
Edwards didn't have the best first half in Game 1, but made up for it in the second half by coming two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double to help lead his team to a win in Los Angeles. Although Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels stole the show for Minnesota by combining for 48 points, the Timberwolves will need Edwards to keep playing at a high level to pull off a first-round series victory.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Returns to Game 1
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Edwards (cramping) returned to Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers with 10:57 remaining in the fourth quarter, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Edwards missed about four minutes of game action after checking out of the contest with 2:58 remaining in the third quarter and heading to the locker room. With the Timberwolves determining that Edwards wasn't dealing with anything more than cramping, he was cleared to check back into the game after getting rehydrated.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Departs from Game 1
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Edwards headed to the locker room in the second half of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers in the first-round playoff series due to an apparent calf injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
After missing a layup with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter, Edwards checked out of the game and went straight to the locker room, with a trainer walking alongside him. The Timberwolves will evaluate him and should provide an update on his status at some point in the fourth quarter.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: 16th technical foul rescinded
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The NBA announced Saturday that Edwards' technical foul at 6:29 remaining in the second quarter of Friday's game versus the Nets has been rescinded, meaning he won't be suspended for Sunday's regular-season finale against Utah.
Edwards being able to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale is actually very important for Minnesota, as a win could potentially mean that they are able to avoid the Play-In. The star guard is averaging 28.5 points across his previous two appearances against the Jazz this season.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dazzles with 37-point performance
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Edwards provided 37 points (12-21 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 win over Philadelphia.
Edwards didn't contribute much in other categories outside of the scoring column, but there's no doubt fantasy managers won't complain after a 37-point, six three-pointer performance in which he also delivered a couple of highlight-reel sequences. Edwards has reached the 25-point mark in his last four games and appears to be heading into the postseason with plenty of momentum.
