We stayed on a Anthony Edwards just in the game, without needing to score much in Game 2. This night in Phoenix, the Wolves back started on more or less similar bases after three quarters, still interfering well in the collective of his team.
Before deciding to take matters into his own hands in the fourth quarter, during which he doubled his quota of points. Author of 16 points in the first period, he was content with two units in the third quarter, before completing with 18 additional points (5/7 on shots and 8/8 on throws) in the last.
“ I just want to pay tribute to Nickeil (Alexander-Walker). Nickeil and Jaden (McDaniels) are playing at a high level in these first three playoff games. Congratulations to him “, does he prefer to congratulate at the end of the matchspeaking of his teammate, X-factor of the Wolves in this third quarter.
His personal mentality? “ I want to kill everything in front of me. That's the most important thing, that's about it », summarizes the one who discussed the end a few words with Devin Bookerthe latter having shown signs of frustration due to the turn of events.
Don't think about what's next
Thanks to the performance of their leader, author of 36 points (12/23 on shots), 9 rebounds and 5 assists last night, the Wolves are now on the verge of qualifying for the conference semi-final. This is also the first time in the history of the franchise that they lead 3-0 in a series. The interviewer then points out that winning the last match, potentially Sunday in Phoenix, is always the hardest.
“ I've never experienced this stage so I don't know. I can't say how hard it is. So I come to play, I make sure my teammates are ready to win. I don't know how hard it is, I haven't won a series yet. I've been sent home twice, so I'm thirsty », he displays.
No question for him to already plan for a possible second round against the Nuggets, who lead by the same score against the Lakers.
“ We've never experienced this, so it's easy to focus on the present moment. We can't look beyond tomorrow or the next match. We're starting to win, so we want to keep doing it. »
| Anthony Edwards | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2020-21 | MIN | 72 | 32 | 41.7 | 32.9 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 19.3 |
| 2021-22 | MIN | 72 | 34 | 44.1 | 35.7 | 78.6 | 0.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 21.3 |
| 2022-23 | MIN | 79 | 36 | 45.9 | 36.9 | 75.6 | 0.6 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 24.6 |
| 2023-24 | MIN | 79 | 35 | 46.1 | 35.7 | 83.6 | 0.7 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 25.9 |
| Total | 302 | 34 | 44.6 | 35.3 | 79.3 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 22.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
