106-114！ In the final game of the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Timberwolves lost to the Grizzlies and were eliminated 2-4 on aggregate. Although out, this game, Timberwolves scoring guard Edwards did well, with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, and the 20-year-old who participated in the playoffs for the first time was also recognized in this series.
In six games, Edwards averaged 37.8 minutes per game, averaging 25.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game. His performance has had ups and downs, but the 2020 draft pick has received high praise from the outside world for his first NBA playoff.
On the scoring list, Edwards ranked 12th in the playoffs, higher than Booker, Paul, Morant, Irving and Harden. On the singles table, he averaged 6 points per singles per game, tied for 5th in the playoffs with Alphabet Brother, and taller than superstars such as Tatum, Embiid, Durant, Curry, jokic and so on.
Although the performance of key balls is not ideal, 5 games have experienced key moments (the last 5 minutes of the fourth quarter to the end of the game, the time when the point difference is within 5 points) averaging 1.8 points per game, and the key ball shooting rate is not ideal, but many times, this young man who dares to rush and dare to play still shows a strong aggressiveness and also injects energy into the Timberwolves.
In the playoffs, Edwards shot 45.5 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from three-point range, averaging 3.8 three-pointers per game. Better than last season and this season's regular season performances. Given that this was only his first playoff, and that the playoffs were even better than in the regular season, Edwards received more recognition for it.
In his playoff debut, Edwards had 36 points and six assists when he helped the Timberwolves out of the Grizzlies. Well-known basketball commentator Zhu Yanshuo said: "Edwards is definitely the top three point guard in the NBA for three years. Perhaps, it doesn't take three years at all."
Edwards now does show the style of a superstar, no matter who the opponent is, he is confident enough. Moreover, his projection ability this season, especially his three-point ability, has improved tremendously, and after his height has grown to 1.98 meters, this extremely physically qualified young man who has completed the death barrier has also gained greater ability on the offensive end. Defensively, Edwards is still easy to get started and risky steals, but it is undeniable that he is willing to invest in the defensive end and has shown some good performances.
If you can continue to improve and play as stable as possible, I believe that Edwards will become a superstar in the league in a few years.