Edwards Breaks Wolves Three-Point Barrier, Leads Charge Over Nuggets
Anthony Edwards made history on Friday night, becoming the Minnesota Timberwolves' all-time three-point leader. Edwards hit a three-pointer in the first quarter of the Timberwolves' 128-120 win over the Denver Nuggets, giving him 1,000 career three-pointers. He is now the fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 three-pointers.
Edwards also led the Timberwolves in scoring with 29 points, adding 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 10 rebounds, and D'Angelo Russell scored 21 points.
The Timberwolves have now won two straight games and are 10-10 on the season. The Nuggets fell to 9-9 with the loss.
Edwards' Historic Night
Edwards' three-pointer in the first quarter gave him 1,000 for his career, making him the fastest player in NBA history to reach that milestone. He did it in just 284 games, breaking the previous record held by Stephen Curry, who did it in 294 games.
Edwards is now the Timberwolves' all-time three-point leader, passing Kevin Garnett, who had 984 three-pointers. He is also the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 three-pointers, doing it at the age of 21 years and 113 days.
"It's a blessing," Edwards said after the game. "I've put in a lot of hard work, and it's finally paying off."
The Timberwolves' Win
The Timberwolves' win over the Nuggets was their second straight victory after a three-game losing streak. They are now 10-10 on the season and are in the midst of a four-game homestand.
The Timberwolves led by as many as 19 points in the first half, but the Nuggets came back to tie the game in the third quarter. The Timberwolves regained the lead in the fourth quarter and held on for the win.
"We're starting to find our rhythm," Towns said after the game. "We're starting to play together, and it's showing on the court."
The Nuggets' Loss
The Nuggets lost their second straight game after a four-game winning streak. They are now 9-9 on the season and are in the midst of a five-game road trip.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. Jamal Murray added 20 points, and Aaron Gordon scored 19 points.
"We didn't play with enough energy," Jokic said after the game. "We didn't make enough shots, and we didn't defend well enough."
Conclusion
Edwards' historic night led the Timberwolves to a win over the Nuggets. The Timberwolves are now 10-10 on the season and are in the midst of a four-game homestand. The Nuggets are 9-9 on the season and are in the midst of a five-game road trip.
Edwards' achievement is a testament to his hard work and dedication. He is a rising star in the NBA, and he has a bright future ahead of him.
