{"id":153484,"date":"2025-01-05T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-05T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbaanalysis.net\/?p=133724"},"modified":"2025-01-05T20:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-05T20:30:00","slug":"anthony-edwards-just-got-exactly-what-he-wanted-now-its-a-code-red-situation-for-minnesota-timberwolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamefootballmobileanimeiphone.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/05\/anthony-edwards-just-got-exactly-what-he-wanted-now-its-a-code-red-situation-for-minnesota-timberwolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Edwards just got exactly what he wanted, now it\u2019s a \u2018code red\u2019 situation for Minnesota Timberwolves"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony Edwards had a lot to say after the way the Boston Celtics defended against his Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All year the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> have looked to find the balance they had last season before the decision was made to trade Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Star player Anthony Edwards<\/a> was not happy after he was double-teamed all game by the Boston Celtics in last week’s game. He scored only 15 points and expressed his frustration<\/a> afterwards.<\/p>\n

Edwards moaned: \u201cThat\u2019s not how I want to play, I’m only 23, I don’t wanna just be passing the ball all night.”<\/p>\n

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Edwards found his scoring touch<\/h2>\n

Anthony Edwards got exactly what he wanted when the Timberwolves visited the Detroit Pistons. Lots of clean looks, and lots of points.<\/p>\n

Edwards posted a career-high 53 points including 10-15 from three-point range. It was the perfect response on an individual level.<\/p>\n

There was one pretty clear problem, Edwards’ scoring was not enough. Detroit won the game easily, it wasn’t even close, 119-105.<\/p>\n

While Edwards scored 53, Julius Randle<\/a> contributed the next highest with 17. No other player managed into double figures.<\/p>\n

Donte DiVincenzo, lauded as a ‘catalyst’<\/a> for offense by coach Chris Finch, scored only five points. Mike Conley did not manage a single point.<\/p>\n

‘Code red’ for Timberwolves<\/h2>\n

The Minnesota Timberwolves have now lost three games in a row, after winning three straight. It means they are back down to .500 with a 17-17 record.<\/p>\n

The nature of this loss shows that even with Edwards playing a lead role and getting his shots off, the Timberwolves lack the balance around him to be an effective winning team.<\/p>\n

Bill Simmons wrote on X: “The Timberwolves situation has been upgraded to a code red”.<\/p>\n

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I know football is on and yeah I\u2019m watching, but I have NBA on as well and lemme tell you something\u2026 <\/p>\n

THE 2024-2025 TIMBERWOLVES SITUATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A CODE RED<\/p>\n

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) January 5, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n