Anthony Edwards Drops 41

This performance marked Anthony Edwards' ninth 40-point game of the season, and he scored 13 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. The home crowd even showered him with "MVP!" chants in the final minute of the game. This offensive explosion came just after he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. Edwards is currently averaging a career-high 29.5 points per game this season. This is a significant jump from his 27.6 points per game in the 2024-25 season and 24.5 points per game for his career average over six seasons. The win against the Grizzlies was the Timberwolves' fourth consecutive victory and their seventh win in the last eight games. This streak has propelled them to fourth place in a tight Western Conference playoff race, with a record of 38 wins and 23 losses. The Timberwolves had to rally for this win after trailing by 11 points in the first half. Minnesota's defense stiffened in the second half, and a layup by Edwards in the third quarter gave them a lead they would not relinquish. Edwards' season has been filled with highlight-reel plays, including a recent 31-point performance where he scored 11 in the fourth quarter to lead a comeback win against the Clippers. Earlier in the season, he was also named the MVP of the NBA All-Star Game. The team's success and Edwards' individual accolades have made the Timberwolves a major draw, resulting in 28 nationally televised games scheduled for the 2025-26 season. Off the court, Edwards' rising stardom was solidified by signing a max contract extension, a clear indicator of his value to the franchise and his place among the league's elite talents. The Timberwolves will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Toronto Raptors in their next game.