Anthony Edwards Drops 44 Points, Forces OT in Timberwolves' Victory

Anthony Edwards recorded a game- and season-best 44 points (16-30 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 6-8 FT), along with five rebounds, four assists, and one block across 47 minutes in Tuesday's 149-142 overtime win over the Pelicans. He delivered an efficient performance, including a game-tying layup to send the contest to overtime. Edwards has now scored at least 40 points in four of his 17 regular-season appearances and has been on fire recently, recording 30-plus points in six consecutive games, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 48.4 percent from beyond the arc during that stretch.