Twice this season they’ve beaten Denver. Minnesota has been stellar offensively on both occasions. It all stems from Edwards. Denver simply doesn’t have an answer for the guard. The Nuggets don’t have a premier perimeter defender to deter Edwards, nor do they have a rim protector to make him think twice about being aggressive.
Anthony Edwards came out Saturday with some "so you don't think I'm an All-Star Game starter" energy. Edwards — who finished fourth in All-Star starter voting for West guards — came out and dropped 34 points on the Nuggets in a quality Timberwolves win.
With a logo three-pointer in Minnesota's dominant 133–104 win over the Denver Nuggets, Edwards passed former teammate and current New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns to become the Timberwolves' all-time leader in three-pointers made.
Anthony Edwards breaks the Timberwolves' franchise record for career 3-pointers while leading his team to a dominant win over the Nuggets.
The Nuggets fell behind 6-0 and never led in a 133-104 loss Saturday afternoon at Target Center, snapping a four-game win streak. Dating back to Game 6 of the second-round playoff series that Minnesota rallied to win last spring, Denver (28-17) has lost four straight to its division foe. Two matchups remain this regular season, both at Ball Arena.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is a gametime decision for Saturday afternoon's game against the Denver Nuggets, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said pregame. Edwards is questionable for the game due to illness.
Anthony Edwards poured in 34 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised past the Denver Nuggets for a 133-104 win on Saturday in Minneapolis.
Edwards chipped in 34 points (14-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists and one rebound across 33 minutes during Saturday's 133-104 win over the Nuggets. Edwards posted a game-high 34 points while leading the Timberwolves to a blowout win in an efficient outing.
Before another victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves, star player Anthony Edwards reportedly sought advice from an NBA legend.