Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to break a 20-season playoff drought by sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs. Edwards showcased his brilliance in Sunday’s Game 4 with 40 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, playing a pivotal role in the Timberwolves’ 122-116 victory at Footprint Center.
Alongside Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns contributed with a double-double of 28 points and 10 rebounds. Despite strong performances from Devin Booker (49 points) and Kevin Durant (33 points), the Suns fell short, lacking support from other players, notably Bradley Beal, who had just nine points and fouled out.
Edwards received widespread praise on social media for his outstanding performance, with fans and analysts hailing him as the best player on the court and speculating about his future greatness in the NBA.
Despite Phoenix’s high expectations with the Durant-Booker-Beal trio, they found themselves fighting to avoid a sweep in the first round. Booker and Durant put up a valiant effort with their scoring prowess, but Minnesota managed to outshine them, especially with contributions from Jaden McDaniels alongside Edwards and Towns.
The game saw an intense battle between star players, with Edwards emerging as the standout performer in crucial moments, exemplified by his electrifying slam dunk that sealed the victory for the Timberwolves.
Now, Edwards looks ahead to the second round, where the Timberwolves will face the winner of the series between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, as he continues to cement his status as a rising star in the NBA.
