Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Underwhelms in Game 1 loss
Rotowire
Edwards notched 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-88 loss to the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Edwards played a team-high 37 minutes despite suffering an ankle injury during the first quarter. While it did force him to the locker room, he appeared largely untroubled upon returning to the court. It was a rough shooting night for Edwards, totaling fewer than 20 points for just the second time this postseason. Although the ankle could result in Edwards popping up on the injury report, it is unlikely he will miss any time, barring any major setbacks leading into Thursday's Game 2.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Returns Tuesday
Rotowire
Edwards (ankle) has returned in the second quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Edwards tweaked his ankle in the first quarter and began the second in the locker room before checking back in at the 7:01 mark. The superstar appears to be moving well and will likely be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Leaves for locker room Tuesday
Rotowire
Edwards appeared to tweak his ankle and exited to the locker room after the first quarter of Tuesday's Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Edwards appeared to injure his ankle on a drive to the basket but remained in the game until the end of the quarter. If the superstar is unable to return, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Doles out 12 assists in Game 5
Rotowire
Edwards closed with 22 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, 12 assists, three blocks and one steal in 41 minutes during Wednesday's 121-110 victory over the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards tied his career high in assists Wednesday, and his double-double pushed the Timberwolves past the Warriors to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals for a second consecutive season. Edwards finishes the semifinals having averaged 26.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.2 blocks across 38.8 minutes per game.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Powers Minnesota to victory
Rotowire
Edwards contributed 30 points (11-21 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 117-110 win over Golden State in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards scored at least 30 points for the second straight game, helping Minnesota win comfortably. The margin was sizeable enough to allow Edwards to sit out a significant portion of the final quarter. Feeling refreshed and ready to go, Edwards and the Timberwolves will look to wrap up the series at home Wednesday.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Goes for 36 points
Rotowire
Edwards recorded 36 points (13-28 FG, 5-14 FG, 5-8 FT), four rebounds, four assists and a block across 44 minutes in Saturday's Game 3 against the Warriors.
Edwards posted 20 and 23 points in Game 1 and 2 of the series, but he performed even more admirably in this huge road win for Minnesota. The star guard has scored at least 25 points in four of his last six playoff showings.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Strong outing after injury scare
Rotowire
Edwards racked up 20 points (6-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 117-93 win over the Warriors in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards left the game in the second quarter due to a left ankle sprain, but he returned to action in the second half and played a key role for Minnesota in this huge win at home. Edwards has cleared the 20-point mark in all but one of his appearances this postseason, but the efficiency has been an issue. Through seven playoff showings, he's shooting 42.2 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from three-point range. Edwards is expected to play in Game 3 on Saturday as the series shifts to Golden State.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Will return Thursday
Rotowire
Edwards (ankle) is available to return to Thursday's Game 2 against the Warriors.
Edwards will start the second half after being helped off the court in the second quarter due to a sprained left ankle. The superstar was moving well during his halftime warmup and will likely be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to return
Rotowire
Edwards is questionable to return to Thursday's Game 2 against the Warriors due to a left ankle sprain.
Edwards walked gingerly to the locker room during the second quarter after getting stepped on by an opposing player on a play under the basket, and he's been officially diagnosed with an ankle sprain. He'll presumably test his ankle during halftime to determine whether a return is possible.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Bounces back in second half
Rotowire
Edwards supplied 23 points (9-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 42 minutes during Tuesday's 99-88 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Edwards struggled badly in the first half but bounced back in the final two quarters and scored all but one of his 23 points. However, the late surge wasn't enough, and the Timberwolves still lost Game 1 of the series at home. Minnesota needs Edwards to be at his best in this playoff series, and while the 23-point output ended up being a solid display, the team needs him to be more efficient since he needed 22 shots.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Generates double-double in victory
Rotowire
Edwards finished with 15 points (5-19 FG, 0-11 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Wednesday's 103-96 victory over the Lakers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Although Rudy Gobert was the hero of the series-clinching win, Edwards still ended the night with the team's third-highest scoring total. His 15 points marked his lowest scoring total of the series, and his dreadful 0-for-11 night beyond the arc was the culprit. Minnesota's frontcourt carried the load by exploiting the Lakers' small-ball lineup, but the offense should shift back in Edwards' direction in the quarterfinals.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Erupts for game-high 43 in win
Rotowire
Edwards amassed 43 points (12-23 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 14-17 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one block over 44 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 win over the Lakers in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The fifth-year guard led all scorers on the afternoon as the Timberwolves pushed to within one win of advancing to the second round. Edwards has topped 20 points in all four games in the series so far, averaging 29.8 points, 7.8 boards, 5.8 assists, 4.0 threes and 0.8 steals.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Fills up stat sheet in Game 1
Rotowire
Edwards provided 22 points (8-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds and one steal across 35 minutes Saturday in the Timberwolves' 117-95 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinal-round series.
Edwards didn't have the best first half in Game 1, but made up for it in the second half by coming two rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double to help lead his team to a win in Los Angeles. Although Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels stole the show for Minnesota by combining for 48 points, the Timberwolves will need Edwards to keep playing at a high level to pull off a first-round series victory.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Returns to Game 1
Rotowire
Edwards (cramping) returned to Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers with 10:57 remaining in the fourth quarter, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
Edwards missed about four minutes of game action after checking out of the contest with 2:58 remaining in the third quarter and heading to the locker room. With the Timberwolves determining that Edwards wasn't dealing with anything more than cramping, he was cleared to check back into the game after getting rehydrated.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Departs from Game 1
Rotowire
Edwards headed to the locker room in the second half of Saturday's Game 1 matchup with the Lakers in the first-round playoff series due to an apparent calf injury, Jace Frederick of St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
After missing a layup with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter, Edwards checked out of the game and went straight to the locker room, with a trainer walking alongside him. The Timberwolves will evaluate him and should provide an update on his status at some point in the fourth quarter.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: 16th technical foul rescinded
Rotowire
The NBA announced Saturday that Edwards' technical foul at 6:29 remaining in the second quarter of Friday's game versus the Nets has been rescinded, meaning he won't be suspended for Sunday's regular-season finale against Utah.
Edwards being able to suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale is actually very important for Minnesota, as a win could potentially mean that they are able to avoid the Play-In. The star guard is averaging 28.5 points across his previous two appearances against the Jazz this season.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Dazzles with 37-point performance
Rotowire
Edwards provided 37 points (12-21 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 win over Philadelphia.
Edwards didn't contribute much in other categories outside of the scoring column, but there's no doubt fantasy managers won't complain after a 37-point, six three-pointer performance in which he also delivered a couple of highlight-reel sequences. Edwards has reached the 25-point mark in his last four games and appears to be heading into the postseason with plenty of momentum.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Starting second half
Rotowire
Edwards (ankle) is back on the court for the start of the second half Thursday versus the Nets, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Edwards went to the locker room during the second quarter after appearing to roll his ankle on Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez's foot on a three-point attempt, but he's been cleared to return after being evaluated by his club's medical staff.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Exits to locker room Thursday
Rotowire
Edwards exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury in the second quarter of Thursday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Edwards immediately reached for his left ankle after stepping on Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez's foot. The superstar remained on the floor for an extended period and required assistance in making his way back to the locker room. If Edwards is unable to return, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jaylen Clark are candidates for a bump in minutes the rest of the way.
... See More... See Less
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Scores 25, drains four treys
Rotowire
Edwards totaled 25 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-104 win over Detroit.
Edwards delivered a solid showing in this huge win for Minnesota, snapping a string of three straight games with 20 or fewer points. Despite increased attention from opposing defenses, Edwards is still averaging a solid line of 26.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game over his last 10 contests, but he's shooting just 32.7 percent from three in that span.
