Anthony Edwards goes off for 43 in Game 1 victory
Vinny Benedetto: Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99. Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG. Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver.
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto
Source: Twitter @VBenedetto
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
“He’s a superstar in the making, if he’s not now.”
Anthony Edwards steals the show in Denver. Here’s my final game story from Ball Arena: startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 12:04 AM
“He’s a superstar in the making, if he’s not now.”
Anthony Edwards steals the show in Denver. Here’s my final game story from Ball Arena: startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 12:04 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards getting a midrange game in the postseason after spending regular seasons comfortably under 40 percent on non-paint 2s is terrifying for the league – 11:24 PM
Anthony Edwards getting a midrange game in the postseason after spending regular seasons comfortably under 40 percent on non-paint 2s is terrifying for the league – 11:24 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k – 11:15 PM
Nikola Jokic on Anthony Edwards: “Of course, he’s a special player. I have a huge respect for him. He can do everything on the floor. You need to enjoy and respect your opponent with just how good and how talented he is.” pic.twitter.com/8P19N9To1k – 11:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The last time the TWovles were in the semifinals?
“That was 20 years ago … I probably wasn’t even born.” – Anthony Edwards 😭 pic.twitter.com/ntqLIvXgu1 – 11:03 PM
The last time the TWovles were in the semifinals?
“That was 20 years ago … I probably wasn’t even born.” – Anthony Edwards 😭 pic.twitter.com/ntqLIvXgu1 – 11:03 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards: “It’s not about me personally. It’s about my team. They give me confidence, also. The third quarter, I didn’t do anything. I was just out there running up and down. And Mike and KAT came out big for us, so that gave me confidence to try to find myself.” – 10:44 PM
Anthony Edwards: “It’s not about me personally. It’s about my team. They give me confidence, also. The third quarter, I didn’t do anything. I was just out there running up and down. And Mike and KAT came out big for us, so that gave me confidence to try to find myself.” – 10:44 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
If Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves didn’t have your attention before, they do now usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 10:24 PM
If Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves didn’t have your attention before, they do now usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatodaysports – 10:24 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Minnesota is ready for the moment, get 43 from Anthony Edwards to take Game 1 in Denver
nbcsports.com/nba/news/minne… – 10:00 PM
Minnesota is ready for the moment, get 43 from Anthony Edwards to take Game 1 in Denver
nbcsports.com/nba/news/minne… – 10:00 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chuck on Anthony Edwards: “As we say where I grew up, you see him fighting a bear, you help the bear.” – 10:00 PM
Chuck on Anthony Edwards: “As we say where I grew up, you see him fighting a bear, you help the bear.” – 10:00 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The moment definitely wasn’t too big for Anthony Edwards. pic.twitter.com/KHNirK5oE4 – 9:59 PM
The moment definitely wasn’t too big for Anthony Edwards. pic.twitter.com/KHNirK5oE4 – 9:59 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Anthony Edwards can be the baddest MF’er on the planet, literally, if he really wants to be. – 9:57 PM
Anthony Edwards can be the baddest MF’er on the planet, literally, if he really wants to be. – 9:57 PM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
I’m not sure what’s developing with this kid Anthony Edwards I just know Im liking it – 9:56 PM
I’m not sure what’s developing with this kid Anthony Edwards I just know Im liking it – 9:56 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
More @JJ__NBA goodness:
At 22 years, 273 days, Anthony Edwards is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point playoff games. Only Kobe Bryant (22-269 in 2001) did so at a younger age. Bryant and the Lakers won the 2nd of 3 straight titles that season. – 9:33 PM
More @JJ__NBA goodness:
At 22 years, 273 days, Anthony Edwards is the 2nd-youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 40-point playoff games. Only Kobe Bryant (22-269 in 2001) did so at a younger age. Bryant and the Lakers won the 2nd of 3 straight titles that season. – 9:33 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Including tonight, there have been 68 playoff games in Timberwolves history.Anthony Edwards, in his 16th career playoff game, now has three 40-point games. There have been two other combined such games in franchise history (both by Sam Cassell, 2004).
h/t: @JJ__NBA – 9:30 PM
Including tonight, there have been 68 playoff games in Timberwolves history.Anthony Edwards, in his 16th career playoff game, now has three 40-point games. There have been two other combined such games in franchise history (both by Sam Cassell, 2004).
h/t: @JJ__NBA – 9:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff PPG on the road:
33.5 — Luka
33.0 — MJ
31.7 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/W4xb4OkgoZ – 9:28 PM
Most playoff PPG on the road:
33.5 — Luka
33.0 — MJ
31.7 — Anthony Edwards pic.twitter.com/W4xb4OkgoZ – 9:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 106-99 and drop Game 1.
Think Denver underestimated Minnesota with the way it all started. Y’all clowned me, but that start hurt Denver in the long run.
Anthony Edwards cooked everyone in front of him.
Long series. pic.twitter.com/6HTX8M1N0h – 9:28 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 106-99 and drop Game 1.
Think Denver underestimated Minnesota with the way it all started. Y’all clowned me, but that start hurt Denver in the long run.
Anthony Edwards cooked everyone in front of him.
Long series. pic.twitter.com/6HTX8M1N0h – 9:28 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The only person who can take on Kendrick Lamar right now is Anthony Edwards. – 9:27 PM
The only person who can take on Kendrick Lamar right now is Anthony Edwards. – 9:27 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves come into Denver and beat the Nuggets, 106-99, in Game 1 on the strength of 43 points by Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid scoring 14 of his 16 points off the bench in the 4th Q.
Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points on 11-for-25, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. – 9:26 PM
The Wolves come into Denver and beat the Nuggets, 106-99, in Game 1 on the strength of 43 points by Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid scoring 14 of his 16 points off the bench in the 4th Q.
Nikola Jokic finished with 32 points on 11-for-25, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. – 9:26 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wow. Anthony Edwards was the best player on a floor that also had Nikola Jokic. The Wolves are up 1-0. What a game. – 9:25 PM
Wow. Anthony Edwards was the best player on a floor that also had Nikola Jokic. The Wolves are up 1-0. What a game. – 9:25 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Scoring more than 40 at Denver, last 3 seasons:
Anthony Edwards — 2 times
Everyone else in NBA, combined — 4 times
Wolves lead series 1-0. – 9:25 PM
Scoring more than 40 at Denver, last 3 seasons:
Anthony Edwards — 2 times
Everyone else in NBA, combined — 4 times
Wolves lead series 1-0. – 9:25 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99.
Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG.
Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver. – 9:24 PM
Final: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99.
Anthony Edwards goes for 43 on 17-29 FG.
Jokic finishes with 32-8-9 for Denver. – 9:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards is the franchise leader in
— 30-point playoff games
— 35-point playoff games
— 40-point playoff games
Just getting started. pic.twitter.com/4BSA5es2Hp – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards is the franchise leader in
— 30-point playoff games
— 35-point playoff games
— 40-point playoff games
Just getting started. pic.twitter.com/4BSA5es2Hp – 9:23 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Anthony Edwards is 22, younger than a lot of dudes who played in the NCAA Tournament this year. Absurd. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards is 22, younger than a lot of dudes who played in the NCAA Tournament this year. Absurd. – 9:23 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Anthony Edwards has joined Kobe Bryant (2001) as the only players with consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger in NBA postseason history. – 9:23 PM
Anthony Edwards has joined Kobe Bryant (2001) as the only players with consecutive 40-point games at age 22 or younger in NBA postseason history. – 9:23 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards nails a fadeaway, and the Timberwolves lead 102-91 with 1:36 to play. He’s up to 37. – 9:18 PM
Anthony Edwards nails a fadeaway, and the Timberwolves lead 102-91 with 1:36 to play. He’s up to 37. – 9:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
35-point playoff games by a Timberwolves player:
6 — Anthony Edwards
4 — Everyone else combined
He’s 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/hQYEASLAzX – 9:03 PM
35-point playoff games by a Timberwolves player:
6 — Anthony Edwards
4 — Everyone else combined
He’s 22 years old. pic.twitter.com/hQYEASLAzX – 9:03 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason.
Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason
LeBron James (3x)
Kevin Durant (2x)
Kobe Bryant (2x)… – 9:02 PM
Per STATS: Anthony Edwards is the 10th player in NBA history to record 35 or more points in three straight road games in a single postseason.
Players With 35+ Points in 3 Straight Road Playoff Games in a Single Postseason
LeBron James (3x)
Kevin Durant (2x)
Kobe Bryant (2x)… – 9:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I know Anthony Edwards isn’t the best player in this series. Nikola Jokic is.
Anthony Edwards doesn’t know that. Nor does he care. – 9:02 PM
I know Anthony Edwards isn’t the best player in this series. Nikola Jokic is.
Anthony Edwards doesn’t know that. Nor does he care. – 9:02 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Anthony Edwards crossover pull-up 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zq4XPzjIwN – 9:01 PM
Anthony Edwards crossover pull-up 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zq4XPzjIwN – 9:01 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards with two big buckets to put the Wolves ahead 84-81 with 6:56 to play. This one is living up to the billing. – 9:00 PM
Anthony Edwards with two big buckets to put the Wolves ahead 84-81 with 6:56 to play. This one is living up to the billing. – 9:00 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
reggie miller and jamal crawford going IN on the taunting call against anthony edwards pic.twitter.com/r3A33wayBZ – 8:48 PM
reggie miller and jamal crawford going IN on the taunting call against anthony edwards pic.twitter.com/r3A33wayBZ – 8:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
That tech was disgraceful, man.
There is not a soul watching this game that thought “wow, I’m offended by that Anthony Edwards stare. I want the outcome of this very close playoff game to potentially hinge on a technical foul because of it.” – 8:48 PM
That tech was disgraceful, man.
There is not a soul watching this game that thought “wow, I’m offended by that Anthony Edwards stare. I want the outcome of this very close playoff game to potentially hinge on a technical foul because of it.” – 8:48 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
A ridiculous technical foul on Anthony Edwards. You cannot make that call. – 8:46 PM
A ridiculous technical foul on Anthony Edwards. You cannot make that call. – 8:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards halfway to a Donovan Mitchell: 25 points at half with next to no help – 8:21 PM
Anthony Edwards halfway to a Donovan Mitchell: 25 points at half with next to no help – 8:21 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Anthony Edwards is in the AE 1s to start the 2nd round. pic.twitter.com/FXuCBmW5rD – 8:11 PM
Anthony Edwards is in the AE 1s to start the 2nd round. pic.twitter.com/FXuCBmW5rD – 8:11 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray didn’t score in the first half, Jokić shot 5-14 and the Nuggets are up by 4 at the half.
Gotta keep finding and feeding Michael Porter Jr and have that same effort and energy from the second unit.
Anthony Edwards has 25 points and the rest of the Wolves are 6-27 – 8:10 PM
Jamal Murray didn’t score in the first half, Jokić shot 5-14 and the Nuggets are up by 4 at the half.
Gotta keep finding and feeding Michael Porter Jr and have that same effort and energy from the second unit.
Anthony Edwards has 25 points and the rest of the Wolves are 6-27 – 8:10 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver leads this one 44-40 at the half. Anthony Edwards with 25 of Minnesota’s points. Don’t know if everyone else it too amped, trying too hard or what, but everyone not named Ant is 6-for-27 – 8:04 PM
Denver leads this one 44-40 at the half. Anthony Edwards with 25 of Minnesota’s points. Don’t know if everyone else it too amped, trying too hard or what, but everyone not named Ant is 6-for-27 – 8:04 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is one of the most insane first-half statistical distributions I’ve ever seen.
Anthony Edwards has 25. Karl Towns has 9.
No other Timberwolves has made more than one shot.
And it’s a close game! pic.twitter.com/2WHZQRVcI0 – 8:04 PM
This is one of the most insane first-half statistical distributions I’ve ever seen.
Anthony Edwards has 25. Karl Towns has 9.
No other Timberwolves has made more than one shot.
And it’s a close game! pic.twitter.com/2WHZQRVcI0 – 8:04 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves in first half vs. Nuggets
– Anthony Edwards: 25 points on 10-17 shooting
– Everyone else: 15 points on 6-27 shooting – 8:03 PM
Timberwolves in first half vs. Nuggets
– Anthony Edwards: 25 points on 10-17 shooting
– Everyone else: 15 points on 6-27 shooting – 8:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Minnesota players other than Anthony Edwards have 12 points in the first half – 8:01 PM
Minnesota players other than Anthony Edwards have 12 points in the first half – 8:01 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards has 20 points, his 4th 20-point half of the playoffs. Tied with Jalen Brunson for most in these playoffs. (h/t @Twolves_PR) – 8:00 PM
Anthony Edwards has 20 points, his 4th 20-point half of the playoffs. Tied with Jalen Brunson for most in these playoffs. (h/t @Twolves_PR) – 8:00 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Jokic playing at the level of all Anthony Edwards screens……The Nuggets are very comfortable with Rudy Gobert handling the ball on the short roll – 7:28 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Anthony Edwards hitting tough shots while also being all over Jamal Murray on defense. pic.twitter.com/JtYoQWImCA – 7:17 PM
Anthony Edwards hitting tough shots while also being all over Jamal Murray on defense. pic.twitter.com/JtYoQWImCA – 7:17 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
There is going to be a time this summer when Team USA is on the verge of losing a colossal upset, and Anthony Edwards is going to look LeBron, Steph, KD in the eyes and say “give me the ball. now.” – 7:16 PM
There is going to be a time this summer when Team USA is on the verge of losing a colossal upset, and Anthony Edwards is going to look LeBron, Steph, KD in the eyes and say “give me the ball. now.” – 7:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Anthony Edwards has nine points in the first three minutes and the Nuggets are in a 12-2 hole, with a Michael Malone timeout to boot….. – 7:13 PM
Anthony Edwards has nine points in the first three minutes and the Nuggets are in a 12-2 hole, with a Michael Malone timeout to boot….. – 7:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
The Timberwolves begin the game ahead 12-2. Anthony Edwards with 9 points early. Getting off to a good start was paramount for them. They’ve done that. – 7:12 PM
The Timberwolves begin the game ahead 12-2. Anthony Edwards with 9 points early. Getting off to a good start was paramount for them. They’ve done that. – 7:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
It is extremely rare that the Wolves don’t have Jaden McDaniels guard the point of attack. But they’re opting to put him on Michael Porter Jr., Anthony Edwards gets the Jamal Murray assignment. – 7:09 PM
It is extremely rare that the Wolves don’t have Jaden McDaniels guard the point of attack. But they’re opting to put him on Michael Porter Jr., Anthony Edwards gets the Jamal Murray assignment. – 7:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Anthony Edwards starts on Jamal Murray and locks him down on the first possession. – 7:07 PM
Anthony Edwards starts on Jamal Murray and locks him down on the first possession. – 7:07 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Watching Anthony Edwards play is different.”
🔊 Rick Kamla and Antonio Daniels are loving how “Ant Man” is playing on a nightly basis
#NBAPlayoffs
Hear Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets tonight at 7pET sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/xl75oHIhv3 – 5:25 PM
“Watching Anthony Edwards play is different.”
🔊 Rick Kamla and Antonio Daniels are loving how “Ant Man” is playing on a nightly basis
#NBAPlayoffs
Hear Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Nuggets tonight at 7pET sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/xl75oHIhv3 – 5:25 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.” – 5:22 PM
Michael Malone on the growth of Anthony Edwards: “There’s no weaknesses in his game.” – 5:22 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
#WolvesBack vs. #Road2Gold series primer:
Ex-Nuggets player, coach, current broadcaster Bill Hanzlik: tinyurl.com/2axudjny
Justin Holland, long-time Anthony Edwards trainer and business partner: tinyurl.com/w4p6xx6v
Gary Trent Sr. + Troy Hudson: tinyurl.com/2s392fn6 – 4:27 PM
#WolvesBack vs. #Road2Gold series primer:
Ex-Nuggets player, coach, current broadcaster Bill Hanzlik: tinyurl.com/2axudjny
Justin Holland, long-time Anthony Edwards trainer and business partner: tinyurl.com/w4p6xx6v
Gary Trent Sr. + Troy Hudson: tinyurl.com/2s392fn6 – 4:27 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three reasons why Anthony Edwards, Minnesota could upset the defending champions
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 9:53 AM
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Three reasons why Anthony Edwards, Minnesota could upset the defending champions
(By @ColinCBSSports) cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 9:53 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic praised Anthony Edwards before facing him in the Western Conference Semi-Finals: “He has everything in his arsenal” 🫂
Denver’s superstar also complimented Minnesota’s front office and coaching staff for building a team that “can do it all”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:35 AM
Nikola Jokic praised Anthony Edwards before facing him in the Western Conference Semi-Finals: “He has everything in his arsenal” 🫂
Denver’s superstar also complimented Minnesota’s front office and coaching staff for building a team that “can do it all”:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 6:35 AM
More on this storyline
Michael Scotto: Anthony Edwards on the Timberwolves advancing this far in the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years: “That was 20 years ago. I probably wasn’t even born.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/4kketI85eU -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 4, 2024
Dalton Johnson: Anthony Edwards on his playoff performances: “Big shout out to Team USA, man. They got me ready.” -via Twitter @DaltonJ_Johnson / May 4, 2024
Ryan Blackburn: Michael Porter on the balance between single covering and doubling Anthony Edwards, who took 29 shots tonight: “Any good team has multiple weapons. one thing that makes us successful is that when teams double Joker, we’ve got capable guys that can make shots. Similar with them, if you double Ant, you may be swinging the ball to KAT or Mike Conley or Jaden McDaniels. All capable guys. It’s definitely a balance, and it’s something we’ve gotta look at on film.” -via Twitter @NBABlackburn / May 4, 2024