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Frederick: The Timberwolves’ formula for success is set .. Ball movement early, Anthony Edwards late
The Timberwolves are 12-2 when Edwards’ first-quarter usage is under 23%, enabling better ball-sharing and stronger team performance in later quarters.
- Data show Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves guard, logged first-quarter usage patterns across 52 games, with the team going 20-18 when it exceeds 23%.
- Amid ball-sharing, Wolves teammates' loosened defense late allows Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves guard, to score more, as his clutch-time scoring has rescued games this season.
- On Saturday at Target Center, Anthony Edwards scored 17 in the first quarter, but Minnesota collapsed over the final two and a half frames, going 20 for 60 from the floor with role players missing all 15 shots.
- The season's marquee wins underscore the pattern for the Wolves, including two victories over Oklahoma City, one against San Antonio, one in Denver, and a throttling of Toronto last week.
- Coaching staff can emphasize early ball-sharing as Edwards takes a pass-heavy approach through two quarters and scores 20 points later, aiding key wins including last week.
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Frederick: The Timberwolves’ formula for success is set .. Ball movement early, Anthony Edwards late
The Minnesota Timberwolves are at their best when Anthony Edwards is taking all the shots late, not early in games.
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