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.

Jan 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) plays defense in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Austin Rivers watched Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards dunk over Magic guard Anthony Black. It's what triggered Rivers' plea. However, Edwards doesn’t count it as a poster slam because Black isn’t a forward or center.

January 14 - Anthony Edwards took control in the fourth ... scoring games in the blowout losses to the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder. Jordan Poole added 20 points, Bilal Coulibaly ...

Yet, against high-level perimeter scorers, the results have been underwhelming. Anthony Edwards provided the latest example. After a quiet first quarter in which he scored just three points on 1 ...

Notably, star player Anthony Edwards delivered a remarkable response. During high school, Reid was a member of the Jelly Fam, an internet movement focused on impressive finger roll layups.

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Edwards made eight 3-pointers and reserve Naz Reid was 6 for 6 behind the arc as the Timberwolves matched their season best with 22 3-pointers in 40 attempts (55%).

Anthony Edwards struggled mightily through the opening six minutes of the first quarter on Friday in New York. He looked entirely out of rhythm, missing his first six shot attempts. Then he ...

Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks.

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