There's a new name climbing the NBA's all-time playoff record books, and it belongs to Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. The young shooting guard just achieved something that even Michael Jordan never did at his age.
In Friday's Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Edwards put up a dominant stat line of 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 6 assists. While the Timberwolves fell to Victor Wembanyama and company, Edwards' performance was a reminder of just how special he is becoming.
That game marked his sixth 30-point playoff performance in the last 363 days. More impressively, it was his third-most 30-point playoff game by a shooting guard before turning 25 years old. The only two players ahead of him? Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade—two legends who defined the shooting guard position for a generation.
Yes, that means Edwards now sits ahead of Michael Jordan in this specific category. For a player still in his early 20s, that's company worth talking about.
The timing couldn't be better for Minnesota. After dealing with an injury in the previous round, Edwards had looked a bit shaky in Games 1 and 2 against the Spurs. Friday's breakout performance showed he's back to his explosive, confident self—and that's exactly what the Timberwolves need to keep their playoff hopes alive.
For basketball fans, watching Edwards rise is a treat. He's not just putting up numbers; he's making history. And if he keeps this level of play up, the Timberwolves still have a real chance to make some noise this postseason.
