On Monday, No. 1 overall pick Anthony Edwards scored 12 points to finish with his first double-digit scoring effort of the preseason as the Minnesota Timberwolves lost 123-104 to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Edwards added four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 26 minutes off the bench. While scoring in double figures, Edwards struggled to shoot from the field, converting on just 4-of-14 from the field and 1-of-7 from 3-point range.
The performance by Edwards was highlighted by an incredible chase-down block on Grizzlies guard De’Anthony Melton. The play showed an unrelenting effort by Edwards to be able to get to the ball in time to avoid a goaltending call.
Anthony Edwards with the chasedown block. ✋ pic.twitter.com/QSnT6hWdOm
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) December 15, 2020
The Timberwolves put Edwards in a position to contribute throughout the game, with and without the ball. He showed good movement without the ball in a few situations and that will likely be key for him this season with other ball-dominate guards on the roster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKGoGktvh48
Edwards, like all rookies, will face a difficult transition to the NBA this season given the shortened training camp period prior to the regular season. The 19-year-old is forced to learn a completely new system on the fly and it will likely take some time before getting comfortable on the floor.
Minnesota wraps up preseason play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.
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