![]() Want to stay informed on the latest Memphis sports news? A Commercial Appeal subscription gets you unlimited access to the best inside information and updates on local sports, and the ability to tap into sports news from throughout the USA TODAY Network's 109 local sites. The Grizzlies will have another chance in Game 2 to test Edwards and the Timberwolves' defense at FedExForum. Basketball is fun to me, I love it," Edwards said. A kid who was like 8, 10 years old said, 'Anthony, go sit down, you suck.' It's just fun to me. After Saturday's win, he credited Memphis fans for "igniting his game" because they talked so much trash. It's not the first time Edwards has spoken up during this series. Mandatory Credit: Christine Tannous-USA TODAY Sports Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.Memphis, Tennessee, USA Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots the ball as he is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) and Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of game one of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at FedExForum. Kevin Durant (51), Russell Westbrook (40) ![]() Russell Westbrook (45), Kevin Durant (40) Russell Westbrook (48), Kevin Durant (43) Teammates to score 40 or more in same game DateĪnthony Edwards (42), Karl-Anthony Towns (41)Īndrew Wiggins (41), Karl-Anthony Towns (40) Towns and Edwards become just the seventh pair of teammates to each score 40 or more in the same game over the last 20 seasons, and the first since Kawhi Leonard and Paul George did so on Dec. Towns also dominated the Suns’ normally stingy defense for 41 points of his own, an encouraging season-high after the 25-year-old big man had battled injuries and COVID-19 earlier this season.įor just the second time in history, two teammates (Edwards, 41 and Towns, 41) have scored 40+ points in the same game ( vs Los Angeles Lakers: Andrew Wiggins (41), Karl-Anthony Towns (40)). 1 pick to go off for the Timberwolves against Phoenix. Buz9g2hTihĮdwards wasn’t the only former No. Anthony Edwards celebrates making a three-pointer during a game against Houston Rockets. He is certainly among the best shooting guards in the league and the stats prove it. 1 overall pick in the last 20 seasons to score 40+ points in a game as a rookie, joining Blake Griffin (twice) and LeBron James. In the 2021-2022 season, Anthony Edwards' stats include 21.3 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 3.8 assists per game, and a 16.55 player impact estimate. “He’s blooming for us at the right time,” Finch added.Īnthony Edwards is now the 3rd No. “I put in the work,” Edwards said after Thursday’s game. In the 10 games since, the 6-foot-4 guard is averaging 24.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 steals while shooting a markedly improved 41.9% from the field. His driving layup with 2 minutes, 36 seconds remaining put him past the 40-point mark and gave Minnesota the lead for good.Įdwards has been unleashed since Timberwolves coach Chris Finch replaced Ryan Saunders on Feb. He shot 11-for-18 inside the arc and earned a game-high 13 free throw attempts, too. Youngest players to score 40 or more PLAYERĮdwards got to the rim at will against a Suns team boasting the fourth-best defensive rating in the league. ![]() Edwards is also the first rookie to score 40 or more points in a game since Grayson Allen dropped 40 on the LA Clippers as a rookie with the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2019. At 19 years and 226 days old, Edwards becomes the third-youngest player in NBA history to score 40 or more in a game, trailing only LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
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