The Minnesota Timberwolves entered tonight’s competition on a two-game winning streak. Having defeated the New Orleans Pelicans and the New York Knicks, everyone wondered whether or not Anthony Edwards and co. could keep their momentum going with a win over the in-form Philadelphia 76ers.
Marinating their flawless record at home, the Minnesota Timberwolves clinched yet another victory, defeating the Joel Embiid-less Sixers 112-99. Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert lodged solid double-doubles. However, it was Anthony Edwards who was the undisputed star of the night. Continuing his hot streak of performances, Ant put up a game-high 31 points to go along with 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals.
Anthony Edwards vs Philadelphia 76ers
31 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
11/22 FG
+19 in 35 minutes#RaisedByWolves W pic.twitter.com/Uu6P60b5fu— A Walking Highlight (@11AWH) November 23, 2023
Entering the Thanksgiving break with a conference-best 11-3 record is significant for the Wolves. Not only is this the best start in their franchise history, but starting the campaign with seven straight wins at home is also a first.
Edwards revealed being extremely grateful for the start that his team has had. For the first time in his four-year career, he feels “good” that the Wolves are expected to win their home matchup.
“It feels good to come in here expecting to win. I’ve been here, this is my fourth year, all three years I never came in and was, like, ‘Oh, we (fixin’ to) win tonight.’” Anthony Edwards expressed gratitude.
Wolves are 11-3 and 7-0 at home, both the best starts in franchise history.
Ant: “It feels good to come in here expecting to win. I’ve been here, this is my fourth year, all three years I never came in and was, like, ‘Oh, we (fixin’ to) win tonight.’”— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 23, 2023
Anthony Edwards has popped up in several MVP conversations
After their subpar performance last season, several analysts and enthusiasts believed that the Minnesota Timberwolves would part ways with either of their two big men – KAT or Gobert. However, the team has proved their naysayers wrong, showing that they can co-exist with both.
From what we’ve seen in the first 14 games of their 2023-2024 campaign, the Wolves are a much more well-balanced team than they were last year. Compared to their disastrous 2022-2023 season, Chris Finch’s team has developed a great on-court chemistry.
Don’t look now but the Minnesota Timberwolves have won 10 of their last 11 games.
Their 11-3 record is tops in the Western Conference, 2nd best in the NBA & it marks the best start to a season in franchise history.
— Alan Horton (@WolvesRadio) November 23, 2023
While several players of the Wolves have been playing up to the mark, Anthony Edwards’ dominance is a huge reason behind the team’s latest success. Averaging 26.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game, Edwards is putting up career-highs in all major stats.
Such a brilliant performance will certainly be rewarded with an All-Star nod. However, judging by the fact that there are several figures in the basketball community who have dubbed him as an MVP contender, there is a huge possibility that the 6ft 4” guard gets named as an All-NBA player.
