Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, scoring 28 points. He played for 40 minutes and grabbed 8 rebounds, leading his team in both scoring and steals. Despite his efforts, the Timberwolves lost by a single point, with a final score of 116-115.
What It Means
Edwards’ performance marked another game where he scored over 20 points, continuing his streak of consistent scoring. This season, he is averaging 25.8 points per game, ranking him first on his team and sixth in the league. His ability to hit three-pointers was evident as he made four out of nine attempts against the Warriors, contributing to his league-leading average of 4.2 three-point makes per game. Edwards has also been a top performer at his position, finishing in the top five for points in over half of his games this season.