Backed by Anthony Edwards’ clutch performance, the Minnesota Timberwolves put together an incredible comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 104-103. To erase the 19-point deficit, Edwards was required to fulfill the difficult task of hitting the game-winner over Victor Wembanyama.
With the Timberwolves down by one with only a few seconds left on the clock, Wembanyama switched onto Edwards near the top of the key. Initially, Edwards showed off his handles as he was gauging his options.
For a moment, he looked unsure whether to pull up for a mid-range jumper or put the ball on the floor. Ultimately, he decided not to settle for a difficult shot over Wemby. Instead, he attacked the lane and finished a layup through traffic, sealing the win for Minnesota.
The decision to attack the basket was not an easy one. Wembanyama’s towering presence forced Edwards to think twice, with him even considering giving the ball up to Julius Randle for the final shot. However, Edwards trusted himself and made the play.
“I got the shot, do I drive him? I was confused,” Edwards told reporters during the postgame interview. “Yeah, I ain’t gonna lie. I’m like ‘I’m gonna throw that bitch to Ju.’ I don’t know what to do right now because he’s so tall, bro. He take away everything. He take away the layup, jump shot, and he got good feet, he can move. So yeah, he’s that one of a kind.”
Anthony Edwards finished with 23 points on the night while saving his best for the last. In the final period, he scored 9 points on 80% shooting. His late-game heroics capped off the comeback and helped the Timberwolves improve to 2-0 against the Spurs in their regular-season series.
Anthony Edwards backs himself in clutch moments
Since being drafted in 2020, Anthony Edwards has quickly established himself as the Timberwolves’ primary offensive option, especially during late-game moments.
Tonight, he reiterated his belief in himself during the clutch. Despite having scored merely 14 points through the first three quarters, Edwards demanded the ball and took over the game.
“I don’t care what happens in the first three quarters, in the 4th quarter, three minutes, four minutes left, let me see it,” Edwards said.
Anthony Edwards has emerged as one of the league’s most reliable clutch scorers, ranking third in the NBA with 5.4 points per game in clutch situations. He has also been more efficient in those moments, shooting 70.7% from the field and 57.1% from beyond the arc.
Read More: Anthony Edwards Wows Fans as He Defies Victor Wembanyama’s Towering Defense to Sink Clutch Shot
College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in college football, men’s college basketball, women’s college basketball, and college baseball!
