On April 29, Beijing time, in the first round of the NBA playoffs G4 against the Suns, Anthony Edwards, the star of the Timberwolves, proved his status as the future star of the league with an eye-catching performance. Not only did he surpass Durant in scoring, but he also showed the temperament of a leader and the ability to decide the game in key moments, completing an outstanding performance that could mark the turn of the era. After all, James, Durant, Curry and other superstars have slowly aged, and it is time for the league to change its face and usher in a group of superstars belonging to the new era.
Edwards' performance in this game is the masterpiece of his career. He scored 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting, including 7-of-11 three-pointers and 5-of-5 free throws, while grabbing nine rebounds and diching out six assists. His scoring efficiency and ability to score in crunch times make him on par with the league's top scorers, and perhaps that face that looks like Jordan and Durant has long been a sign of something.
In the final quarter of the game, when the scores were tight, it was Edwards who stepped up and scored consecutive points to help stabilize the team. His tomahawk dunk Durant's shot became the highlight of the game, perfectly showing his amazing physical fitness and indomitable fighting spirit. This buckle is not only a challenge to Durant, but also a declaration to the entire league: a new era is coming.
In this game, Edwards not only set a new playoff high in his career, but also surpassed the all-time record held by Kevin Garnett to become the player with the most 30+ points in the playoffs in Timberwolves history. His eight 30+ points in the playoffs have surpassed Garnett's seven times to become the Timberwolves' all-time record holder. Being able to surpass the team's all-time record was a testament to the young Edwards' strength, and his self-confidence was a good boost.
In addition to scoring, Edwards' contribution to rebounds and assists is also not negligible. The comprehensiveness of the game stats reflects his all-round skills as a modern basketball guard. Defensively, he has been equally relentless, using his reach and athleticism on several occasions to contribute to the team on the defensive end. It can be said that this is also one of the few outside superstars in the league who integrates offense and defense, and it is a double match with Alexander of the Thunder.
You know, Edwards is only 22 years old and has already shown the potential of a superstar. His heroic performance in the playoffs has fans full of anticipation for his future, after all, he was still very young at this time last year, but now his style of play and offensive options have become more mature. If he can continue to do so, we will witness the birth of a new era in the NBA in the future.
Edwards' outstanding performance and consistent play, coupled with Towns' hard work as a second-in-command, undoubtedly brought new hope to the Timberwolves. And the rise of the new king Edwards may indicate that the NBA will usher in a new era. Looking at his confident offense against Durant in this series, it probably seems that this may be the turning point of the era, and the name Edwards will start to be even more different in the playoffs this season.
This team has a full lineup, and it is not impossible to break out of the West and score the final score, which is the charm of competitive sports.
Do you think Edwards could be the next ruler of the league?