The Minnesota Timberwolves easily defeated the Utah Jazz 128-102 in an NBA regular season game. After the game, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards spoke to the media about his performance and the team’s new achievement at the top of the team’s all-time scoring list.
1. Ever thought of scoring 60 points? First quarter hot hands!
Edwards revealed in an interview that he had thought about scoring 60 points in this game. “At the beginning of the game, I did work towards that goal,” he said. “At the end of the first quarter, I felt that I was in really good form, but after sitting on the bench for a while, my hands got a bit ‘cold’.
His words proved true – in the first quarter, Edwards was perfect. He hit 8 of his 12 shots, 3 of his 7 3-pointers, and 2 of his 2 free throws, scoring 21 points in the quarter while also contributing 1 rebound and 1 steal. This start made the fans full of expectations for his scoring potential.
2. Easily scored 41 points in three quarters
Although he didn’t score 60 points, Edwards’ performance was still impressive. He only played three quarters in the game, a total of 30 minutes and 36 seconds, and made 16 of 27 field goals, 5 of 14 3-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws, ultimately scoring 41 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.
Edwards’ efficient performance helped the Timberwolves secure the win early, allowing the starting players to rest early and conserve their energy for the next game.
3. 3rd on the Timberwolves all-time scoring list! It means a lot to him
In addition to his impressive personal statistics, Edwards also reached an important milestone in his career. With his outstanding performance in this game, his career total score reached 8,751 points, surpassing Andrew Wiggins (8,710 points) and rising to third place in the Timberwolves’ all-time scoring list.
Edwards was very excited about this achievement: “When I heard the news, I was really super happy! This means a lot to me.”
At the moment, the only person ahead of Edwards on the Timberwolves’ all-time scoring list is Karl-Anthony Towns (13,121 points). If Edwards continues to score at this rate, he is expected to move up the list in the future.
4. Team wins big, teammates and coach praise
The Timberwolves were full of praise for Edwards’ performance. The head coach said after the game: “Edwards showed tonight why he is one of the best young players in the league. His versatility and consistency on offense makes us better.”
His teammates also sent him their congratulations, saying that he is the core strength of the team and that they believe he will continue to set more records.
Conclusion: Edwards has a promising future
Although Edwards failed to achieve his goal of scoring 60 points in a single game, he proved his scoring ability with real actions. More importantly, he has left his own mark in the team’s history. As the future leader of the Timberwolves, Edwards has unlimited potential, and fans can look forward to more surprises from him in the future!
