He stood on the free throw line and scored the ball steadily, and the shouts of "MVP" sounded on the scene, which was the home of the Timberwolves, this is Edwards' turf, the 20-year-old, who played a fiery performance in the first playoff of his career and became a key figure in the decisive moment, scoring 8 points at key moments. The Timberwolves narrowly beat the Clippers 109-104 to lock up seventh in the West and advance to the playoffs.
Edwards' newborn calf is not afraid of tigers, and this game exploded with 30 points and 5 rebounds, 10 of 21 shooting, and 5 of 11 three-pointers. "Whenever the game starts, I play as promised." Edwards said calmly after the game.
Edwards, who is the 2020 pick-up, is his second season in the NBA, and he has improved across the board, averaging 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game in the regular season, shooting 44.1 percent from the field, 35.7 percent from three-point range and 78.6 percent from the free throw line, all higher than last season. Especially in the penultimate game of the regular season, he scored 49 points. The lad has excellent athleticism, and when his three-pointer improves, it becomes more difficult to defend.
The Clippers took the lead in the game, hitting 26-20 in the first quarter, but Edwards and Russell went 33-25 in the second quarter. Edwards had 15 points and four rebounds in the first half and made 3-of-5 three-pointers. When Towns was targeted again in the playoffs and beaten badly, Edwards and Russell stepped forward.
Towns was sent off in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves began a ferocious counterattack, with Edwards and Russell joining forces to take over the game in the final 5 minutes. Edwards dribbled inside the line to stage a brilliant dunk score. After Paul George hit a three-pointer, Edwards responded with a three-pointer. Edwards also scored inside with just 38.5 seconds left in the game, making Zubac foul and making two free throws to help the team lead 106-101, two free throws that basically set the Timberwolves a win.
In this crucial game, Edwards played a perfect performance, in stark contrast to the team leader Towns, who shot 3 of 11 from the field and had only 11 points and 5 rebounds, plus-minus -14.
NBA correspondent Molly Morrison said after the game: "It's Anthony Edwards' team now. ”
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