On Saturday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Miami Heat in Florida.
The Timberwolves won by a score of 125-115.
Anthony Edwards led the way with 33 points, three rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 10/19 from the field and 2/8 from three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.
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Here’s what people were saying about Edwards’ historic night:
Chris Hine: “Note from Wolves PR: With his third three tonight, Anthony Edwards has 1,200 for his career. He’s the first player in NBA history to reach that mark before turning 25.”
Underdog NBA: “Anthony Edwards last 9 games: 31.8 PPG 5.6 RPG 1.7 SPG 52.4% FG”
@HeatCulture13: “Anthony Edwards I will do anything to get you in a Miami Heat jersey before 2028.”
Minnesota Timberwolves: “it’s just what he does.”
it’s just what he does.
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Steve Jones: “Minnesota goes to this set for Anthony Edwards, hit Gobert at the top and Hyland screens for him. First time sees the work to deny, cuts backdoor for a layup. Next time gets the handoff from Gobert, right corner is empty and the lob is there. Little movement can open a lot up.”
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Edwards is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Timberwolves).
He came into the night with averages of 29.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 49.9% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range in 27 games.
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The Timberwolves improved to 22-13 in 35 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 10-7 on the road).
Following the Heat, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Washington Wizards.
As for the Heat, they dropped to 19-16 in 35 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 12-6 at home).
Following the Timberwolves, the Heat will play their next game on Sunday when they host Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans in Miami.
