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Timberwolves' Edwards Suggests He’s Ready to Sacrifice Scoring for Defense, Wins
Edwards' defensive effort sparked a three-game winning streak for the Timberwolves, who forced 15 turnovers and scored 30 points off them against the Thunder, coach Finch said.
- Anthony Edwards helped ignite a defensive surge after Thursday's 123-111 win, leading the Timberwolves to their third straight victory.
- Anthony Edwards says he must decide to defend at a high level nightly, and as the team's leader, his choices typically raise the team's overall defense.
- Turning defense into offense, the Wolves all eight rotation players scored at least seven points, with Edwards recording two steals and a block while opponents he guarded went 1-for-7.
- No heavy lifting was required from any individual, freeing reserves to defend and create scoring chances for McDaniels, Reid, and DiVincenzo, Finch said.
- For Minnesota to be a legitimate title threat, defense has been their hallmark, but it has been inconsistent this season, and Edwards' high defensive ceiling needs more consistent two-way dominance.
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