Anthony Edwards Drops 40 Points
Minnesota's Anthony Edwards scored 40 points against the Dallas Mavericks, casually predicting the performance after seeing Cade Cunningham's recent game. Edwards' explosive scoring display continues his breakout season as the Timberwolves push for playoff positioning.
- This was Anthony Edwards' eighth 40-point game of the season; he scored 14 of those points in the fourth quarter to secure the win. - The victory was Minnesota's third in a row, improving their record to 34-22 and solidifying their spot in the Western Conference playoff picture. - The Dallas Mavericks' loss was their 10th straight, the franchise's longest losing streak in 28 years. - Key teammates supported Edwards' scoring outburst, with center Rudy Gobert contributing a double-double of 22 points and 17 rebounds, while Naz Reid added 21 points from the bench. - The game took place as Edwards returned to the team after being named the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP. - The performance Edwards was referring to from Cade Cunningham was a 42-point, 13-assist effort in a Detroit Pistons win over the New York Knicks. - While a significant scoring night, it was not a career-high for Edwards, who previously scored 55 points against the San Antonio Spurs on January 17, 2026. - The Mavericks were shorthanded in the contest, playing without injured star rookie Cooper Flagg.
