Anthony Edwards delivers one of the best games of his season – perhaps of his career. 55 points, an elite offensive display that still isn’t enough for the Minnesota Timberwolves, who fall 126-123 on the road against San Antonio.
It’s a night that perfectly captures the dual nature of his talent: devastating and unstoppable, yet paired with a bitter final result.
An unreal fourth quarter
After a difficult first half for Minnesota, Edwards completely takes over. He scores 26 points in the fourth quarter alone, the second-highest scoring quarter ever by a Timberwolves player in the play-by-play era.
He attacks off the dribble, scores in isolation, and knocks down shots from the mid-range. San Antonio retreats, the crowd holds its breath, and the game shifts dramatically.
Not surprisingly, it’s Edwards who hits the basket that gives Minnesota its first lead of the second half with just over three minutes remaining.
The personal duel with Wembanyama
Down the stretch, the game turns into a near one-on-one battle between Anthony Edwards and Victor Wembanyama. The two trade blows possession after possession, turning the final minutes into a high-tension individual showdown.
They have Wemby – he’s the face of the league. Against him I always have to raise my level. I wish it had just been me against him until the end.
Anthony Edwards
The matchup is spectacular, but in the end it’s San Antonio that makes the decisive plays.
A performance that matters, even in defeat
Edwards’ 55 points still go down as a historic figure: the highest-scoring performance of the NBA season in a loss, and yet another confirmation of his status as Minnesota’s offensive cornerstone.
The absences weigh heavily – Rudy Gobert out and Naz Reid forced to leave the game in the first half. Edwards tries to make up for everything on his own.
He almost does.
Almost.
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