Record-Breaking Performance
Anthony Edwards poured in a career-high 51 points today, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning 130-121 comeback victory over the Washington Wizards.
Third Quarter Surge
Trailing from the start, the Timberwolves found themselves down by 21 points. However, with 2 minutes and 4 seconds left in the third quarter, Edwards drained a three-pointer to give his team a 92-89 lead. He followed up with another three-pointer and a fast-break dunk, extending the lead to 7 points.
Fourth Quarter Dominance
In the middle of the fourth quarter, Edwards’ turnaround jump shot, Rudy Gobert’s dunk, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s layup pushed the Timberwolves’ lead to 10 points, securing the victory.
Top Seed in Sight
With a current record of 55 wins and 24 losses, the Timberwolves currently sit atop the Western Conference, tied with the Denver Nuggets and holding a one-game lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have secured a top-three seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the Nuggets on the 10th to compete for the top seed.
- Historic Performance by Edwards
Edwards’ explosive performance included 30 points in the second half. He scored a layup with 2 minutes and 36 seconds remaining and added another basket with 1 minute and 34 seconds left, setting a new personal record for single-game scoring. His previous career-high was 49 points against the San Antonio Spurs on April 7, 2022.
Contributions from Supporting Cast
In addition to Edwards’ stellar performance, Alexander-Walker contributed 23 points off the bench, while Gobert recorded 19 points and 16 rebounds.
Efforts from the Wizards
Corey Kispert and Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 25 and 24 points, respectively. Anthony Gill, Patrick Baldwin Jr., and Deni Avdija each added 15 points.
Towns’ Return Imminent
With star center Karl-Anthony Towns sidelined, the Timberwolves improved to a record of 12 wins and 5 losses. The team has announced that Towns is ready to begin full-court activities and could return to action as early as the 12th. (JILICC)