Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win against the New York Knicks on Friday, scoring 36 points on 12-of-21 shooting. He also grabbed 13 rebounds and dished out 7 assists in his 37 minutes on the court. The Timberwolves won the game with a score of 116-99.
What It Means
Edwards’ performance against the Knicks marked his second streak of games this season where he scored over 30 points. This year, he is averaging an impressive 25.9 points per game, ranking first among shooting guards. His ability to contribute across the board was evident as he led both teams in scoring, rebounds, and assists during this game. Edwards has been consistent from beyond the arc too, making an average of 4.2 three-pointers per game at a rate of 42.3%. His all-around play has placed him in the top five for fantasy points among shooting guards in nearly half of his games this season.
