Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is a gametime decision for Saturday afternoon's game against the Denver Nuggets, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said pregame. Edwards is questionable for the game due to illness.
Anthony Edwards had already tied the franchise record for 3-pointers made all-time that was held by Karl-Anthony Towns. Then midway through the fourth quarter of Saturday afternoon's game against the Denver Nuggets,
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, going 12-for-21 from the field in Minnesota’s 116-99 win over the Knicks to help them climb back to .500.
Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham shares what he learned from Anthony Edwards after win over the New York Knicks.
For the past few weeks, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has been trying out new starting lineups and rotations. It's no secret that Minnesota has underperformed this season. Going from a Western Conference Finals appearance to a team hanging on for dear life for a playoff spot is not what the organization envisioned.
Anthony Edwards dominated the struggling Knicks, who were again outplayed in the fourth quarter, again barraged by 3-pointers and again lost handily, 116-99, Friday night to the Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards was questionable with an illness all the way up until tip of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, but he was able to go.
Anthony Edwards had already tied the franchise record ... a great shooter earlier in his career. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the prevailing thought when he first arrived in Minnesota ...