Anthony Edwards Explodes for 41

This was Anthony Edwards' ninth 40-point game of the season, and he was coming off a week where he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. The home crowd at Target Center serenaded him with "MVP!" chants in the final minute of the game. Edwards took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points, which included three crucial 3-pointers to help the Timberwolves pull away. Minnesota actually trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half and struggled from deep, shooting just 3 of 16 from beyond the arc before halftime, with Edwards making all three. The win gives the Timberwolves a record of 38-23, placing them fourth in the competitive Western Conference. This recent stretch has seen them win seven of their last eight games, building significant momentum. While Edwards led the charge, he had help from Julius Randle, who posted a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves also dominated on the glass, out-rebounding the smaller Grizzlies team 51-33. This victory also marked the return of Kyle Anderson to Minnesota. Anderson, who played for the Timberwolves in the previous two seasons, was recently released by Memphis and re-signed by Minnesota, playing 13 minutes in this game. The Grizzlies, who saw their two-game winning streak end, were led by 19 points from Jaylen Wells. Despite the loss, Memphis made a late push with a 12-2 run in the final minute to cut the deficit to four before the Timberwolves sealed the win. Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will aim to continue their winning streak with upcoming home games against the Toronto Raptors and the Orlando Magic.