Anthony Edwards reveals how the loss of the VCF has affected its evolution
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a tough playoff exit last postseason after being ousted from the Western Conference Finals by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although it was a brutal experience to be eliminated in the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, Anthony Edwards took it as a learning lesson.
During a sit-down interview with ESPN’s Shems Charania, the 24-year-old guard claims he has it figured out he needed to develop his game more because of how the Thunder guarded him in that series. Edwards admitted he needs to improve in the post to create more scoring opportunities for himself.
“They play like an AAU defense… They’ll put 2-3 people on the ball every time I touch it. After the series, like, I have to find different ways to score.”
Anthony Edwards said he realized he had to add a game after the VCF loss against the Thunder π
“They play like an AAU defense… They’ll put 2-3 people on the ball every time I touch it. After the series it’s like I have to find different ways to score.”pic.twitter.com/lRUk0o31Da
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That change in his offensive abilities has shown so far in the 2025-26 campaign. In 20 games played, the three-time All-Star is averaging a career-high 28.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 50.0% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point line.
With the Timberwolves firmly in sixth place in the Western Conference, the team is putting itself in position to potentially make the playoffs for the fifth straight year. But only time will tell if the club can make it to the postseason and then go the long way to a possible championship appearance. Or even a playoff rematch against the Thunder.
Anthony Edwards is currently questionable with a foot injury for Friday’s game against Oklahoma City. However, he did take part in the Timberwolves’ shootaround in the morning, which bodes well for him and the club.
Tip-off is set for 9:30pm EST and will be a home game for the Timberwolves. The team will likely announce Edwards’ status well before the game begins.
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