Anthony Edwards drops the mic at the monster season opener
Things started well in Oregon as Minnesota Timberwolves‘ Anthony Edwards he led his team to a 118-114 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. significantly, Edwards led the way with 41 points and seven rebounds while shooting 14 for 28 from the floor. Edwards explained the difference between now and earlier in his career and preparation for the NBA season.
“The last five years I’ve tried to use the first 10 games to get in shape. This year I was like I’m going to use this summer to get in shape. That was the difference,” Edwards said, via Jon Krawczynski of the Athletics.
Edwards hit a 3-pointer with 1:14 left in the game to give the Wolves the lead for good. After preventing the Blazers from tying the game, the Wolves were able to dunk Rudy Gobert to take a two-point lead. After the Blazers answered with a bucket, Edwards officially sealed the game with a step-back jumper with seven seconds left.
Edwards was questionable to play against the Blazers because of back spasms. However, he fought through the pain and played a key role in leading the Wolves to a tough road win over their division rival. Edwards took another step forward last season, averaging a career-high 27.6 points per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the field. Along with Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels, Edwards is at the heart of this team.
Mostly it was good times for Wolves since they drafted Edwards, and have become a regular playoff contender. The focus now is to build on what they did last season and push further into the playoffs. Edwards was able to play through back spasms, but it’s something the team will monitor.
Edwards showed and was the best player on the field in the Timberwolves’ opener. Now he will lead the team to their next destination, as they head to Southern California to face the Los Angeles Lakers at Cripto.com Arena.
2025-10-23 17:52:00
