Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, putting up 28 points. He shot 9-of-22 from the field and hit four three-pointers. Edwards also contributed five assists in his 41 minutes on the court. Despite his efforts, the Timberwolves lost 124-117.
What It Means
Edwards’ performance marked another game with over 20 points, continuing his current streak of two games. This season, he is averaging 26.1 points per game, ranking third in the league and first among shooting guards. He also leads the league with an average of 4.3 made three-pointers per game, shooting at a rate of 42.9% from beyond the arc. Edwards has finished inside the top five at his position in scoring in nearly 60% of his games this year.
