Anthony Edwards Drops 41
Anthony Edwards poured in 41 points to lead the Timberwolves over the Grizzlies 117-110, extending Minnesota's win streak to four straight games. Edwards was dominant throughout, showcasing his scoring prowess and late-game poise as the Wolves position themselves as one of the league's hottest teams heading into the playoff stretch.
This was Anthony Edwards' ninth 40-point game of the season, and it came right after he was named Western Conference Player of the Week. He sealed the victory by scoring 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, leading to "MVP!" chants from the home crowd in the final minute. The win required a second-half surge after the Timberwolves trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half. Minnesota clamped down defensively after halftime, outscoring Memphis 60-48 in the final two quarters and dominating the boards with a 51-33 rebounding advantage. Beyond Edwards' heroics, Julius Randle provided a crucial double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Off the bench, Ayo Dosunmu chipped in with 14 points to help pace the offense. With the victory, the Timberwolves have now won seven of their last eight games and have climbed into fourth place in the Western Conference standings. The game also featured the return of veteran forward Kyle Anderson to Minnesota. Anderson, who played for the Timberwolves from 2022-24, signed with the team just one day prior after the Grizzlies bought out his contract last week. For Memphis, the loss snapped a two-game winning streak. Jaylen Wells was the team's leading scorer with 19 points, while Cedric Coward added 15 off the bench.
