Anthony Edwards acknowledged his role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent defeat against the Denver Nuggets, where the final score was 123-112. The game took place at the Target Center, and the Timberwolves found themselves trailing 87-86 after three quarters.
Game Summary
In his post-game remarks, Edwards candidly stated, “They scored the ball, we didn’t,” emphasizing the importance of shooting accuracy. Despite a challenging night, where he made only 8 out of 23 field goal attempts and missed all eight three-point attempts, he still managed to score 26 points. Alongside his scoring, he recorded 8 rebounds and 6 assists, primarily capitalizing on free throws with ten successful attempts.
Key Player Contributions
- Julius Randle: Also played a pivotal role with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- Jaden McDaniels: Contributed 15 points.
- Naz Reid: Had a standout performance, scoring 19 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, including four three-pointers.
- Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): Led his team with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Tim Hardaway Jr.: Each added 23 points for Denver, with Hardaway Jr. hitting five crucial three-pointers.
Timberwolves’ Current Season Overview
The Timberwolves currently hold an 8-5 record this season, performing well against teams with losing records (8-0). However, they remain winless against teams with winning records, holding a 0-5 record in those matchups.
Edwards reflected on his recent performance, noting that he had gone 1 for 15 from beyond the arc over the last two games. He initially started the season strong, converting 50% of his three-point attempts (29 of 58). With a game against the 3-10 Dallas Mavericks next, he aims to improve his shooting consistency.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will face the Mavericks and the Washington Wizards at home before a challenging game against the 8-5 Phoenix Suns. Edwards and his team will seek to turn their fortunes against stronger opponents in these upcoming matches.
