Anthony Edwards Made Minnesota Timberwolves History In Trail Blazers Game

Anthony Edwards made Timberwolves history during Wednesday's game.

Ben Stinar | Nov 14, 2024

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots the ball past Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Portland Trail Blazers in Oregon.

The Timberwolves lost by a score of 106-98.

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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 14, 2024

Anthony Edwards finished the loss with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block while shooting 10/25 from the field and 0/9 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

Despite his tough night, the All-Star guard made Timberwolves history.

Via Timberwolves PR: "With his made free throw at the 2:21 mark of the 3rd quarter, Anthony Edwards tallied his 20th point of the game, his 12th straight 20+ point game, breaking Kevin Garnett's record for most consecutive 20+ point games to start a season in @Timberwolves history (11 in 2000)."

With his made free throw at the 2:21 mark of the 3rd quarter, Anthony Edwards tallied his 20th point of the game, his 12th straight 20+ point game, breaking Kevin Garnett's record for most consecutive 20+ point games to start a season in @Timberwolves history (11 in 2000). pic.twitter.com/pwOPL8R61v
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) November 14, 2024

Edwards is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 season with averages of 28.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field and 45.3% from the three-point range in 12 games.

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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 14, 2024

The Timberwolves are 6-6 in their first 12 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

They are in the middle of a three-game losing streak.

Following the Trail Blazers, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Sacramento Kings.

Nov 13, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) looks on during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images

As for the Trail Blazers, they improved to 5-8 in 13 games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Western Conference.

They will play their next game on Sunday when they host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks in Oregon.