On May 13, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinals were in full swing, and the focus battle was between the Timberwolves and the Nuggets. After a fierce battle, the Timberwolves finally lost to the Nuggets 107-115 at home, and the series was tied 2-2. In this game, Edwards, the core player of the Timberwolves, has rebounded, but he still can't lead the team to victory and is reduced to an empty cut.
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In the 45-minute match, Edwards was fully engaged, playing 45 minutes and 20 seconds. He made 16 of 25 shots, a 64% shooting percentage, including 5-of-8 three-pointers and 7-of-8 free throws, and contributed 44 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. Despite his outstanding individual performance, there was a gap between the overall strength of the team and the opponent, and he was unable to reverse the defeat in the end.
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It is worth mentioning that, according to statistics, this game is the fourth time in Edwards' playoff career that he has scored 40+, which ranks second among players aged 22 or under in NBA history, behind Mavericks star Doncic. Doncic has been horrific in this regard, ahead of many long-established superstars such as Durant, James and Smalls.
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The loss in this game temporarily deprived the Timberwolves of home-court advantage, and they will face more pressure next. However, Edwards' performance has undoubtedly given a glimpse into the future of this young team. As the core of the team, he will continue to lead his teammates to higher honors and hope to create more miracles in the playoffs. The loss in this game will also serve as a valuable experience for the Timberwolves to help them grow in their future journey.