Edwards, the Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers
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The 24-year-old Edwards became the third-youngest player ever to reach 10,000 points. He crossed the mark with his newfound midrange game.
In the middle of the fourth quarter on Thursday, Anthony Edwards posted up on the right side of the floor and called for the ball. After catching a high lob from Naz Reid, he pump faked, took one dribble to create space and drained a fadeaway jumper over multiple defenders.
Edwards was added to the injury report on Tuesday but wound up playing against the Heat. Will the same happen against Cleveland on Thursday night?
The Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a four-game win streak entering Jan. 10. Moreover, at 25-13, Minnesota are among the best teams in the Western Conference as the group looks to establish itself as a title contender.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards became just the seventh player in NBA history to score 10,000 or more points before turning 25 years old on Thursday, joining a list of legendary talents.
Anthony Edwards scored his 10,000th career point Thursday as Minnesota defeated the Cavaliers 131–122, led by a 25-point night from the superstar guard. He scored the milestone bucket in the fourth quarter as the Wolves opened up their lead on a smooth midrange jumper with multiple Cleveland defenders in his face:
Anthony Edwards had an honest admission to make about breaking one of Kobe Bryant's records after the Timberwolves' win over the Cavaliers.
Anthony Edwards’ postgame jersey giveaway turned awkward for a moment, but the Timberwolves star made sure it ended with the right fan.