Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Named All-Star Game MVP
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Edwards was named the All-Star Game MVP on Sunday, finishing with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in eight minutes during Team Stars' 47-21 win over Team Stripes in the championship game.
Edwards was a consistent contributor across the team's three games, recording 32 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in 26 total minutes. His standout game came in Game 1, in which he logged 13 points and two rebounds. Much of his production in the game came down the stretch, including a three-pointer to send it to overtime and a clutch bucket in the first-to-five overtime. Edwards came into All-Star Weekend in below-average form by his standards, averaging 22.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 35.3 minutes per contest over his last three regular-season appearances, including a 14-point outing against the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Edwards was added to the Timberwolves' injury report Wednesday morning due to illness, but the star guard is feeling well enough to suit up and face Portland. In his last six games, Edwards is averaging 31.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 37.8 minutes.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Paces Minnesota in win
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Edwards provided 30 points (11-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block over 38 minutes during Monday's 138-116 win over the Hawks.
Edwards turned in a strong outing Monday, finishing second to CJ McCollum on either side in points as part of a convincing win for the Timberwolves. The superstar guard is heading into the All-Star break hot in the scoring department, reaching the 30-point mark in five of the past six games and pushing his season total to 25 such performances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fights to 23-point day
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Edwards ended Sunday's 115-96 loss to the Clippers with 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
Edwards clearly didn't have his best stuff on the offensive end, but he managed to reach the 20-point threshold given his high volume of shot attempts. He particularly struggled from downtown and has now gone 1-for-8 from deep in two of his previous three games. Edwards' streak of 30-point showings will come to an end at four games following Sunday's performance.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Comes up clutch in fourth quarter
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Edwards registered 30 points (11-23 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block over 38 minutes during the Timberwolves' 128-126 win over the Raptors on Wednesday.
Edwards struggled from beyond the arc, but his fourth-quarter efforts propelled the Timberwolves to a come-from-behind victory Wednesday. The superstar guard scored 13 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth frame while logging all four of his stocks. It was Edwards' 23rd 30-plus-point performance of the season, and he has reached that mark in three consecutive games. Edwards has averaged 32.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.4 threes and 1.3 steals over 37.5 minutes per game over his last nine outings.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will play Wednesday
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Edwards (elbow) will play Wednesday versus the Raptors, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Edwards is dealing with some soreness in his non-shooting elbow, but it's not bad enough to keep him out of Wednesday's game. The four-time All-Star has scored 30-plus points in back-to-back games, and he'll look to keep the good times rolling Wednesday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Cleared to play Monday
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Edwards (back) is available for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Edwards will push through back spasms and shed a questionable tag to suit up Monday. Over his past 10 appearances, the star guard is averaging 29.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 41.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Hits for 20 in return
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Edwards registered 20 points (6-17 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Wednesday's 118-105 victory over the Mavericks.
After missing Monday's game against the Warriors due to a sore foot, Edwards returned to action and scored at least 20 points in his 19th straight appearance, dating back to Dec. 8. Over that stretch, the 24-year-old superstar is averaging 30.8 points, 5.7 boards, 3.6 threes, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 50.2 percent from the floor and 41.2 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Wednesday
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Edwards (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Edwards is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to right foot injury maintenance. If the superstar isn't cleared to play in the front end of this back-to-back set, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland would be candidates for increased minutes. Over 10 appearances this month, Edwards has averaged 31.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.1 three-pointers and 3.7 assists while shooting 44.1 percent from deep in 35.5 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ruled out Monday
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Edwards (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors.
Edwards was an extremely late addition to the injury report and went through his pregame warmup before being ruled out for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With the superstar unavailable, Mike Conley and Bones Hyland are candidates for increased playing time. Edwards' next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Mavericks, which is the front end of another back-to-back.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Pops for 20 in Thursday's loss
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Edwards finished with 20 points (9-25 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 120-115 loss to Chicago.
It was a disappointing showing from the 24-year-old star after he'd poured in 93 points, including a 14-for-31 performance from beyond the arc, over the prior two games. Edwards still extended his streak of games with at least 20 points to 17, a stretch in which he's averaged 31.4 points, 5.4 boards, 3.6 threes, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 50.1 percent from the floor.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Pours in 38 in Tuesday's loss
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Edwards racked up 38 points (11-28 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 127-122 loss to the Jazz.
One game after erupting for a career-high 55 points, Edwards had another big night in a Minnesota loss. The 24-year-old guard has scored more than 20 points in 16 straight appearances dating back to Dec. 8, averaging 32.1 points, 5.4 boards, 3.8 threes, 3.5 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.8 blocks while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor and 41.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops career-high 55 points in loss
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Edwards finished Saturday's 126-123 loss to the Spurs with 55 points (19-33 FG, 9-16 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 40 minutes.
Edwards returned to the hardwood following a two-game absence due to right foot injury maintenance, and he turned in an impressive performance on the offensive end. The Timberwolves were down 25 points at halftime, but the superstar guard scored 39 of his career-high 55 points in the second half, including 26 in the final frame, to give Minnesota a shot. While his team didn't come away with a win, Edwards reached the 50-point threshold for the first time this season and for the third time in his career. He also knocked down a season-best nine triples. The 24-year-old has scored at least 23 points in all seven of his appearances this month, averaging 31.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest during that span.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Sitting out Tuesday
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Edwards is out for Tuesday's game against the Bucks due to right foot injury maintenance.
The Timberwolves are giving their franchise centerpiece Tuesday night off. Friday's showdown in Houston, which is the front end of a back-to-back, marks his next chance to play. With Edwards sitting out Tuesday, Bones Hyland and Mike Conley appear to be the most likely candidates to replace the superstar guard in the starting lineup.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Sunday
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Edwards (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Edwards has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to right foot injury maintenance, though he has yet to miss a game this month. Over five appearances in January, the superstar guard has averaged 28.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 4.2 three-pointers, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 50.0 percent from beyond the arc in 33.8 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable for Sunday
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Edwards (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Spurs.
The Timberwolves are on the second leg of a back-to-back, so Edwards could get hit with a maintenance day, but Minnesota will likely have him go through his pregame routine before an official decision is made. If Edwards does need to skip Sunday's game, that would open up minutes for Bones Hyland, Mike Conley and Jaylen Clark.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drains four triples vs. Cleveland
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Edwards logged 25 points (10-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during the Timberwolves' 146-134 loss to the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Edwards has posted 25 points and four three-pointers in back-to-back games. He has scored at least 24 points in each of his last 13 games, and over that span he has averaged 30.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 3.5 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game. The superstar guard has been managing a right foot injury of late, so his status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Spurs.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Green light to play Saturday
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Edwards (foot) is available for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Edwards has been listed on the injury report of late due to right foot injury maintenance. He's been cleared to play Saturday, but the sixth-year pro may be held out of the second leg of the Timberwolves' back-to-back set Sunday against the Spurs. Edwards has averaged 30.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 3.5 threes, 1.7 steals and 0.8 blocks in 35.0 minutes per game over his last 10 outings, shooting 51.7 percent from the field during that span.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Near double-double Thursday
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Edwards posted 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block over 37 minutes during the Timberwolves' 131-122 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Edwards was initially listed as questionable due to right foot injury management, but he was given the green light to play Thursday. While his foot may have bothered him during the win, it didn't prevent him from posting a season high in assists as he finished one dime shy from recording his second double-double of the season. In his 11 outings since returning from a three-game absence due to the same foot injury, Edwards has averaged 30.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.5 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks over 35.6 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Thursday
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Edwards (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Edwards was added to the injury report due to right foot injury management, but the team has since given him clearance to take the court Thursday. He's been playing at a high level of late, averaging 31.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals in his last seven appearances.
