Anthony Edwards Drops 41 Points

This 41-point outburst is the ninth time this season Anthony Edwards has surpassed the 40-point mark, punctuating a period where he was just named the Western Conference Player of the Week. During this four-game win streak, Edwards has been averaging 28.5 points per game. He took over in the fourth quarter against Memphis, scoring 13 points to seal the victory. The win improves Minnesota's record to 38-23, solidifying their hold on 4th place in the Western Conference standings. This recent stretch of success includes victories over the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Clippers, and the Denver Nuggets. The Timberwolves have now won seven of their last eight games. This victory marks a significant turnaround from the first half, where the Timberwolves trailed by as many as 11 points and shot a meager 3 of 16 from three-point range. Edwards himself was responsible for all three of those successful first-half three-pointers. The team's defense stiffened in the second half, allowing them to take a lead they would not relinquish. For the Memphis Grizzlies, this loss snaps a two-game winning streak and drops their season record to 23-36. The team was playing the second game of a back-to-back and was visibly outrebounded 51-33 by the Timberwolves. The game also featured the return of forward Kyle Anderson to Minnesota. After being released by Memphis, Anderson re-signed with the Timberwolves and made his debut in this game, playing 13 minutes. Julius Randle provided crucial support for the Timberwolves with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Ayo Dosunmu added 14 points from the bench. Jaylen Wells was the leading scorer for the Grizzlies with 19 points. The Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak to five games when they host the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.