Anthony Edwards Goes Off To Lead Timberwolves to Game 1 Upset

Edwards Explodes for 43 Points

Anthony Edwards put the Minnesota Timberwolves on his back in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Denver Nuggets, leading his team to a surprising 106-99 victory. Edwards, who has emerged as a rising star in the NBA, erupted for a playoff career-high 43 points, shooting an efficient 16-of-27 from the field.

T-Wolves Steal Home-Court Advantage

The Timberwolves, who entered the series as underdogs against the top-seeded Nuggets, seized the early advantage by stealing home-court advantage. Edwards' offensive outburst was complemented by a solid performance from Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Nuggets, who were led by Nikola Jokic's 28 points and 18 rebounds, struggled to contain Edwards' relentless scoring.