The Minnesota Timberwolves celebrated their fifth win of the season on Thursday night, defeating the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. With a record of 4-3 before this game, Minnesota aimed to build on their strong performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday.
Star guard Anthony Edwards continued his impressive streak, scoring 21 points in the previous game against Charlotte, marking his seventh consecutive game with at least 20 points to start the season. He elevated his game further on Thursday, finishing with 33 points in the matchup against Chicago.
This marked Edwards’ 69th career game scoring 30 points or more, tying him with Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis for the 15th spot on the all-time list for players aged 23 and under. As Edwards just turned 23 this past summer, he is likely to rise even higher on this list.
Additionally, with this performance, Edwards achieved his 39th career game with at least 30 points, five assists, and five rebounds, surpassing Michael Jordan for the sixth-most such games by a player 23 or younger in NBA history.
Edwards has often drawn comparisons to Jordan, despite some controversial remarks he made regarding the Bulls legend’s era, which have sparked mixed reactions from fans and former players alike. Nevertheless, the Timberwolves star continues to showcase why he is regarded as one of the top players in the NBA.
