Edwards Explodes for 41 Points
Anthony Edwards delivered a season-high 41 points Tuesday night, leading Minnesota to a 117-110 win over Memphis for their fourth straight victory. Edwards is now averaging over 29 points per game during this hot streak, showcasing elite scoring efficiency and clutch play down the stretch.
This performance marked Anthony Edwards' ninth 40-point game of the season, and he was met with "MVP!" chants from the crowd in the final minute. The dominant showing came just after he was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. During last week's perfect 3-0 run for the Timberwolves, Edwards averaged 28.7 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds. The victory against Memphis pushed Minnesota's winning streak to four games and marked their seventh win in the last eight contests. This recent success has propelled the Timberwolves into fourth place in the competitive Western Conference standings. While Edwards led the charge, Julius Randle provided significant support with 23 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves dominated the boards, outrebounding the smaller Grizzlies team 51-33. The Memphis Grizzlies, who saw their two-game winning streak snapped, were led by Jaylen Wells with 19 points. The team is currently 11th in the Western Conference with a 23-36 record. This game also featured the return of Kyle Anderson to Minnesota. Anderson, who played for the Timberwolves in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, was recently released by Memphis and re-signed with Minnesota, contributing two points in 13 minutes. Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will host the Toronto Raptors on Thursday.
