East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at home
Jayson Tatum scored 45 points as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 127-120, to remain perfect at home.JANUARY 11
ANTHONY EDWARDS #5 - SHOOTING GUARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
28.0 PPG •
5.5 RPG •
3.7 APG
28.0 PPG
5.5 RPG
3.7 APG
Scoring streak ends vs. Orlando Edwards totaled six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-92 victory over the Magic.
Impact Edwards' 11-game streak of leading Minnesota in scoring ended Tuesday when he was held to just six points. It was his lowest outing since Nov. 26, when he left the game with a right hip pointer injury four minutes into the game. It's a dip in production in what has otherwise been a career-year for Edwards, and he will have an opportunity to bounce back Wednesday against the Celtics.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for 36 points in loss Edwards finished Sunday's 115-108 loss to Dallas with 36 points (14-27 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 37 minutes.
Impact Edwards carried the Timberwolves on Sunday, but his explosiveness on offense was not enough to secure the win against Dallas in a game where Minnesota wasted a fourth-quarter lead with some sloppy possessions down the stretch. Edwards continued his excellent run of play, however, and he has now scored 30 or more points in five of his last six outings.
JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Wolves, Rockets might be apart in the standings, but they're more similar than you think Beat writers Kelly Iko and Jon Krawczynski discuss the macro and micro themes that connect the two franchises.
JANUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Anthony Edwards scores 24 points, West-leading Timberwolves beat Rockets 122-95
Anthony Edwards scored 24 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 and the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 122-95 on Friday nightJANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Timberwolves are facing their first stretch of adversity in what has been a charmed season "We know what we can be," Wolves star Anthony Edwards said. "So we've just got to get back to playing to that level."
JANUARY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Big night not enough Edwards racked up 35 points (11-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-106 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Edwards has been on an absolute tear after his nine-point effort against the Mavericks on Dec. 14, scoring 25 or more points in each of his last 10 appearances and hitting the 30-point mark seven times in that stretch, including in each one of his previous four. The star guard has been one of the most prolific scorers in the league in recent weeks, averaging 32.7 points per game in his last 10 contests.
JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Larry Nance Jr. STONEWALLS Anthony Edwards on Block
JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE
Zion Williamson scores 27 points, Pelicans beat West-leading Timberwolves, 117-106
Zion Williamson scored 27 points in the Pelicans' win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday night, 117-106.JANUARY 4
Nikola Jokić and Anthony Edwards: Looking back at 2023 in the NBA and predicting 2024 What was the NBA’s defining moment in 2023? Which young player is poised for a breakout? And which team is best positioned for 2024?
JANUARY 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pours in 35 in Monday's loss Edwards finished Monday's 112-106 loss to the Knicks with 35 points (11-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 38 minutes.
Impact The fourth-year guard rang in the new year with his third straight 30-point performance and sixth in his last nine games. Edwards is averaging a blistering 32.4 points, 5.1 boards, 4.9 assists, 3.3 threes, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks over that stretch while shooting 49.7 percent from the floor and 39.5 percent from beyond the arc.
JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
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JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE
Outduels birthday Bron Edwards finished Saturday's 108-106 win over the Lakers with 31 points (10-23 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-11 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 38 minutes.
Impact Edwards posted a game-high 31 points while launching at least 23 shots for the third time in his last four games. The 22-year-old is displaying incremental growth in his facilitating, foul-drawing prowess and three-point shooting, putting him firmly on track for another All-Star season.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards and the Wolves are getting early season tests they need to grow The Wolves looked like a team that still has a lot to learn about what it means to play in the pressure cooker of games with real stakes.
DECEMBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Timberwolves hold on to beat Lakers after controversial call on LeBron's 39th birthday
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Naz Reid added 21 off the bench and the Timberwolves held on to beat the Lakers 108-106 Saturday night on...DECEMBER 31, 2023
Edwards scores 31, Timberwolves hold on to beat the Lakers 108-106 on LeBron's 39th birthday
Anthony Edwards scored 31 points, Naz Reid added 21 off the bench and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-106 Saturday night on LeBron James’ 39th...DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves set for Lakers' big duo The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves each go for back-to-back wins when they tip off against one another Saturday night in Minn...
DECEMBER 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dominates in season high outing Edwards amassed 44 points (12-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 14-18 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 118-110 win over the Maverick...
Impact Edwards led all players in Thursday's contest in scoring and threes made while adding a trio of steals defensively and posting a new season-high scoring mark in a winning effort. Edwards, who tallied at least 14 points in both the first and third quarters of Thursday's win, has posted 35 or more points in four games while connecting on five or more threes in five contests.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards puts up 44 as Wolves best Mavs Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 118-110 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Anthony Edwards scores season-high 44, leads Timberwolves past Doncic-less Mavericks 118-110
Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points and Rudy Gobert had 20 points and 11 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 118-110 win over the Dallas MavericksDECEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Edwards Scores SEASON-HIGH 44 Points! 🔥 | December 28, 2023
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Anthony Edwards' 44 Points Lead Timberwolves Win Over Shorthanded Mavs Anthony Edwards’ explosive scoring performance led the Timberwolves to a bounce-back win over the shorthanded Mavs without Luka Doncic or Ky...
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Balanced performance as top scorer Edwards ended Tuesday's 129-106 loss to the Thunder with 25 points (7-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-13 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 34 minutes.
Impact Edwards led the Timberwolves in scoring, rebounds and assists while also notching a steal defensively in a balanced performance in a losing effort. Edwards has reached 25 or more points in six straight games, having posted at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in five straight outings.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads team with 34 points Edwards had 34 points (13-27 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 110-98 victory over the Kings.
Impact Edwards' usage received a boost with Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) sidelined. The dynamic guard is on an excellent five-game run, averaging 31.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.0 steals over the span. Edwards also converted 50.9 percent of his shots during the same period.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Edwards helps sizzling Timberwolves top Kings Dec 23, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives in against Sacramento Kings forward Keega...
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
