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As Team USA continues its impressive performance at the Summer Olympics, Anthony Edwards marked his 23rd birthday on August 5th.
Following an outstanding playoff season where he averaged 26.7 points per game and propelled the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals, “Ant-Man” has maintained his elite form on the international stage, leading Team USA with 16.7 points per game.
To celebrate his achievements, FOX Sports Research compiled a list of the most remarkable moments from Edwards’ four seasons in the NBA. Here are some standout highlights:
Anthony Edwards’ Top Five Career Moments
1. Career-High 51 Points Against the Wizards
In April 2024, Edwards delivered a stunning performance by scoring 51 points in a 130-121 victory over the Wizards. Shooting 58.6% from the field, he made 29 attempts, went 11-for-11 from the free-throw line, and shot 46.2% from beyond the arc. This feat places him among the select 25 players in NBA history to score 50 points in a game before turning 23.
2. Spectacular Alley-Oop Against the Grizzlies
One of Edwards’ most unforgettable dunks came in January against the Grizzlies. Partnered with Xavier Tillman at the top of the key, Edwards executed a flawless fake that sent Tillman off balance, allowing Edwards to throw the ball off the backboard and catch it mid-air for an astounding alley-oop.
3. Dominant Performance in the Conference Semifinals vs. Nuggets
Defying all expectations, Edwards led the Timberwolves against the reigning champions, the Nuggets, in the conference semifinals. Highlighted by two 40-point games in a seven-game series, he averaged 27.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game, shooting 50% from the field. His 44 points in Game 4 set a franchise record. Edwards now holds four of the six 40-point games in Minnesota playoff history.
4. Historic Stats Against the Trail Blazers
In January of his sophomore season (2021-22), Edwards achieved a unique stat line never before seen in NBA history. He scored 40 points, grabbed nine rebounds, recorded three steals, blocked three shots, and made five 3-pointers in a single game, leading Minnesota to a 109-107 win.
5. Jaw-Dropping Dunk Over John Collins
One of the most extraordinary moments in Edwards’ career occurred when he caught the ball in transition just two feet from the free-throw line and delivered a massive dunk over John Collins. The impact was so intense that Edwards dislocated his finger.
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