Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Near double-double Thursday
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Edwards posted 25 points (10-20 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block over 37 minutes during the Timberwolves' 131-122 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday.
Edwards was initially listed as questionable due to right foot injury management, but he was given the green light to play Thursday. While his foot may have bothered him during the win, it didn't prevent him from posting a season high in assists as he finished one dime shy from recording his second double-double of the season. In his 11 outings since returning from a three-game absence due to the same foot injury, Edwards has averaged 30.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.5 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks over 35.6 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Thursday
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Edwards (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Edwards was added to the injury report due to right foot injury management, but the team has since given him clearance to take the court Thursday. He's been playing at a high level of late, averaging 31.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.7 steals in his last seven appearances.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Uncertain to play Thursday
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Edwards is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers due to right foot injury management.
The Timberwolves appear to be planning on giving Edwards a rest day at some point in the near future, as he had previously been listed as questionable with the same injury designation ahead of Tuesday's game against the Heat. He ended up suiting up in the Timberwolves' 122-94 win and was able to produce well despite being limited to 29 minutes in the blowout, as he finished with 26 points (8-18 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal. The Timberwolves should provide official word on Edwards' status closer to Thursday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Racks up 35 points in blowout
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Edwards registered 35 points (14-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Sunday's 141-115 win over Washington.
Edwards was sharp on both ends of the court during Sunday's rout of Washington. He tied his season high in steals while leading the way with 35 points, marking his third consecutive matchup in which he's scored 30-plus points. Edwards will aim to continue his strong play against the Heat on Tuesday after dropping 33 points in Miami on Saturday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drains 33 points vs. Miami
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Edwards posted 33 points (10-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal over 38 minutes during the Timberwolves' 125-115 win over the Heat on Saturday.
Edwards made his presence felt early with 14 points in the first quarter. He wasn't the most efficient from beyond the arc but got to the charity stripe with a season-high 14 free-throw attempts. Edwards has scored at least 30 points in back-to-back games, and over his last eight outings he has averaged 30.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 2.9 threes, 1.8 steals and 0.9 blocks over 36.9 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Efficient in win over Bulls
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Edwards contributed 23 points (9-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 136-101 victory over the Bulls.
Edwards didn't have a monster scoring night like his 44-point outburst Christmas Day, but he posted one of his most efficient games from the field in Monday night's win over the Bulls. His 69.2 percent shooting from the field marked his third-best performance of the season, and he's now scored at least 20 points in all but six games. The superstar guard is doing it all for Minnesota in December, averaging 29.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 37.7 minutes across 10 games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Stays hot with 28 points
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Edwards ended with 28 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-9 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 123-107 loss to the Nets.
Edwards followed up a superb performance on Christmas with another stellar scoring night. Edwards finished with 28 points against Brooklyn, and he is averaging 36.7 points over his past three games. He played his usual 35 minutes before being pulled for the Minnesota reserves in the fourth quarter with the game out of reach. After back-to-back losses, Edwards will look to lead his team to victory Monday in Chicago.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go Saturday
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Edwards (shoulder) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards will shed his questionable tag due to right shoulder soreness and suit up against Brooklyn. The superstar guard has appeared in four straight games, during which he has averaged 33.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.0 blocks in 39.3 minutes per contest.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Questionable to face Brooklyn
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Edwards (shoulder) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Edwards is dealing with right shoulder soreness and is in jeopardy of missing his fourth contest in December. Over eight appearances this month, the superstar has averaged 30.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks in 38.8 minutes per game. If he's ultimately ruled out, Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland are candidates for increased minutes, while Rob Dillingham could enter the rotation.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Ejected in final seconds
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Edwards posted 44 points (14-25 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 11-13 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 42 minutes during Thursday's game against the Nuggets before getting ejected in overtime.
Edwards' offensive flurry brought Minnesota back from the brink of a loss to force overtime, and he kept his foot on the gas in the extra stanza. However, the young superstar received two technicals within five seconds of each other and was unable to finish the game after Denver made a roaring comeback. After two relatively quiet outings following a three-game absence due to injury, Edwards has been on a scoring tear, totaling 82 points over his past two games.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Drops 38 in win
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Edwards totaled 38 points (15-27 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four steals, two assists, one rebound and one block in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 115-104 victory over the Knicks.
Edwards delivered another dominant scoring effort, leading the Timberwolves offensively in a win. The outing marked the superstar's 13th 30-plus point performance of the season, as he's averaging 28.7 points through 23 games, a pace that would represent a career high over a full campaign. He'll look to keep rolling in a Christmas showdown against the Nuggets on Thursday.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Paces scoring attack
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Edwards contributed 24 points (7-24 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 8-12 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one block in 37 minutes during Sunday's 103-100 victory over Milwaukee.
Edwards struggled to find his rhythm on the offensive end, but that didn't stop him from chucking. He led the Wolves in points as a result and has poured in 20-plus points in back-to-back games after missing three contests with a foot injury. Edwards also showed up as a distributor Sunday, posting his best assist total since Nov. 30.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Suiting up Friday
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Edwards (foot) is available and won't be on a minutes restriction in Friday's game against the Thunder, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Edwards will shed his questionable tag and return from a three-game absence due to a right foot injury. The superstar guard's return will likely mean fewer minutes for the likes of Bones Hyland and Rob Dillingham. Over his last five appearances, Edwards has averaged 28.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Won't play Wednesday
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Edwards (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Edwards will miss a third straight contest due to soreness in his right foot. His absence will likely mean Bones Hyland will draw another start, while Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark should see more action off the bench. Edwards, who's considered day-to-day, will have another chance to return Friday against OKC.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Wednesday
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Edwards (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Dane Moore of 'The Dane Moore NBA Podcast' reports.
Edwards has missed the past two games for Minnesota, but the superstar wing remains day-to-day. If he's unable to return to the lineup, Bones Hyland, Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark are candidates to continue seeing increased run.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Sunday
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Edwards (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Edwards was held out of Friday's win over the Warriors due to right foot soreness and is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest. If the superstar remains sidelined, Bones Hyland (knee), Terrence Shannon and Jaylen Clark are candidates for increased playing time. Over his last five appearances, Edwards has averaged 28.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.2 blocks across 37.8 minutes per tilt.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Iffy for Friday
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Edwards is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right foot soreness.
This injury comes out of nowhere, but the questionable tag suggests that the superstar wing is day-to-day. In his most recent outing against the Suns on Monday, Edwards produced 40 points (15-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 38 minutes. If he's unable to play, the Timberwolves will need players such as Terrence Shannon, Bones Hyland and Jaylen Clark to step up.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Good to go vs. Suns
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Edwards (illness) will play in Monday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Edwards drew a questionable tag due to an illness, but the superstar guard will play through the ailment Monday. As long as he's feeling well enough, Edwards should take on his normal workload. Across his last eight outings, the 24-year-old has averaged 32.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 38.7 minutes per game.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Limited by foul trouble Thursday
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Edwards logged 11 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 win over the Pelicans.
Edwards came into Thursday's game having scored at least 30 points in six straight, but he got himself into some early foul trouble in this one and never really got going. It was an off-night for the three-time All-Star, but managers can anticipate a more robust statistical performance Saturday against the Clippers.
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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards: Hot streak continues
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Edwards supplied 39 points (12-24 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 10-11 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one block across 37 minutes in Saturday's 119-115 win over the Celtics.
While Jaylen Brown (41 points) led all players in scoring, Edwards led the charge for Minnesota and got the victory. The superstar has scored at least 31 points in four straight games, shooting 46.5 percent from beyond the arc on 5.0 attempts per contest during that span. He also chipped in five assists and has dished out at least four in each of his last four outings.
