Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Turns in strong overall showing
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Edwards produced 26 points (9-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 123-111 win over the Thunder.
Edwards continued his stretch of strong play Thursday by shooting with efficiency. He was equally as impressive on the defensive end and has now recorded at least one block and one steal in two straight appearances. It was also a positive sign to see Edwards look sharp in the second half of a back-to-back after sitting out Monday with a sore right foot.
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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.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Racks up 35 points in blowout
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Edwards registered 35 points (14-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over Washington.
Edwards was sharp on both ends of the court during Sunday's rout of Washington. He tied his season high in steals while leading the way with 35 points, marking his third consecutive matchup in which he's scored 30-plus points. Edwards will aim to continue his strong play against the Heat on Tuesday after dropping 33 points in Miami on Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Efficient in win over Bulls
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Edwards contributed 23 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 136-101 victory over the Bulls.
Edwards didn't have a monster scoring night like his 44-point outburst Christmas Day, but he posted one of his most efficient games from the field in Monday night's win over the Bulls. His 69.2 percent shooting from the field marked his third-best performance of the season, and he's now scored at least 20 points in all but six games. The superstar guard is doing it all for Minnesota in December, averaging 29.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 37.7 minutes across 10 games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Stays hot with 28 points
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Edwards ended with 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 123-107 loss to the Nets.
Edwards followed up a superb performance on Christmas with another stellar scoring night. Edwards finished with 28 points against Brooklyn, and he is averaging 36.7 points over his past three games. He played his usual 35 minutes before being pulled for the Minnesota reserves in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach. After back-to-back losses, Edwards will look to lead his team to victory Monday in Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Saturday
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Edwards (shoulder) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards will shed his questionable tag due to right shoulder soreness and suit up against Brooklyn. The superstar guard has appeared in four straight games, during which he has averaged 33.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 39.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to face Brooklyn
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Edwards (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Edwards is dealing with right shoulder soreness and is in jeopardy of missing his fourth contest in December. Over eight appearances this month, the superstar has averaged 30.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks in 38.8 minutes per game. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland are candidates for increased minutes, while Rob Dillingham could enter the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ejected in final seconds
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Edwards posted 44 points (14-25 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 11-13 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Thursday's game against the Nuggets before getting ejected in overtime.
Edwards' offensive flurry brought Minnesota back from the brink of a loss to force overtime, and he kept his foot on the gas in the extra stanza. However, the young superstar received two technicals within five seconds of each other and was unable to finish the game after Denver made a roaring comeback. After two relatively quiet outings following a three-game absence due to injury, Edwards has been on a scoring tear, totaling 82 points over his past two games.
