US EditionAnthony Edwards goes for 41 as Wolves handle Grizzlies
- Anthony Edwards, Minnesota guard, scored 41 points on 15-for-29 shooting as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-110 on Tuesday at Target Center, Minneapolis.
- At 62-57 at the break, the Memphis Grizzlies led with Jaylen Wells scoring 15 first-half points, but Minnesota Timberwolves raised its defensive intensity and outscored Memphis 60-48 in the second half.
- Edwards took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 points including three 3-pointers, draining a 3 at 3:41 and making two free throws with 17.2 seconds left.
- The win moved the Timberwolves into fourth in the Western Conference and extended their streak to four straight and seven of eight as Memphis' two-game winning streak ended.
- Kyle Anderson returned one day after being signed following a Memphis buyout last week and received a standing ovation; the Timberwolves host Toronto on Thursday while the Grizzlies host Portland on Wednesday.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a hot third quarter to a 117-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Wolves were 27-34 from the free throw line. Anthony Edwards powered the Wolves with 41 points, six rebounds, and five steals. Julius Randle added 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Jaden McDaniels chipped in 16 points while Ayo Dosunmu scored 14 points off the bench. HE'S HIM. pic.twitter.com/Hfn1ZVOQZg — Minnesota Timber…
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Rudy Gobert’s pre-game comments about “passing the ball” overshadowed tonight’s game. It was a subtle, lighthearted dig at Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, who’ve been selfish on offense, as their game has always been. However, the former’s 41-point record-tying performance against a struggling 23-37 Grizzlies team proves he deserves the limelight and all the smoke that comes along with it, too. Edwards is now tied with Luka Doncic on a certai…
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