Anthony Edwards scored 41 factors in opposition to the Wizards on Monday evening, changing into the eighth participant within the league this season to attain 40+ on Washington.
Washington Protection Continues To Wrestle
The Minnesota Timberwolves surged late on Monday evening to beat the Wizards, with a powerful fourth quarter efficiency led by Anthony Edwards.
‘Ant-Man’ led all scores with 41 factors in Washington, capturing 14-25 from the sector with 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Regardless of his good evening, Edwards’ statline was barely hampered with a disappointing seven turnovers.
No different group has allowed anyplace close to as many 40+ level video games from opponents this season because the Wizards have, with eight stars having all of it their manner in opposition to the Washington protection.
The win for Minnesota took them into the highest half of the West because the hunt for a playoff delivery begins to warmth up.
Anthony Edwards in win over Wizards:⁰⁰41 PTS⁰7 AST⁰6 REB⁰8th participant to drop 40+ on the Wiz this season.pic.twitter.com/arkMtNs5wq
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 14, 2025
Who Has Scored 40+ vs Washington This Season?
See an inventory under of all eight gamers who’ve scored over 40 factors in opposition to the Wizards this season.
Nikola Jokic – 56
Jalen Brunson – 55
CJ McCollum -50
Victor Wembanyama – 50
James Harden – 43
Giannis Antetokounmpo – 42
Anthony Edwards – 41
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 41
Anthony Edwards Praises Wizards Rookie
Following his spectacular efficiency on Monday evening, Edwards was very optimistic about rookie opponent Alexander Sarr and the younger core of his Wizards group.
“They’re good man, I didn’t know the Sarr child was 19, I imply, I’m solely 23. I’m making this sound like I’m outdated, however yeah, I didn’t know he was solely 19, yeah, it’s loopy.
“They acquired an awesome younger core … they acquired a few vets: Kuz, Valanciunas — I didn’t know that they had Malcolm Brogdon on the bench. So, they acquired vets over there, so it’s mesh.”
Sarr is presently favoured with the very best on-line sportsbooks to win the NBA rookie of the 12 months award, at a value of +150 after Jared McCain was dominated out for the season.
