“Anthony Edwards Ignites Historic Third-Quarter Surge as Timberwolves Dominate Grizzlies with 52-Point Blitz!”
In the exhilarating world of the NBA, where fortunes can shift in a heartbeat, the Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a wave of momentum as the playoff picture crystallizes. With just two games left in the regular season, every match holds significant stakes, and Thursday night’s clash with the Memphis Grizzlies was no exception. Enter Anthony Edwards—his performance was nothing short of a masterclass. Scoring a jaw-dropping 44 points, including 18 in a feverish third quarter that propelled the Timberwolves to a monumental 52-point surge, Edwards has firmly established himself as a force in the league. As emotions run high and the Western Conference standings tighten—three teams in a neck-and-neck race for playoff positioning—the intensity of competition is palpable. Minnesota’s recent victory not only showcased their talents but positioned them within striking distance of escaping the dreaded Play-In Tournament. With dramatic narratives unfolding and stakes rising, this season is shaping up to be one for the books. To see how the action unfolds, LEARN MORE.
The West sees the Warriors, Timberwolves and Grizzlies all tied at 47-33, sitting as the 6/7/8 seeds. The trio is just one game back of the Clippers and Nuggets, who are the 4/5 seeds, and every team has two games left to play.Ant is up to 44 PTS with 12 minutes to go…
🐜 44 PTS
🐜 5 REB
🐜 7 3PMAnthony Edwards answered the call in a PIVOTAL standings battle in Memphis!Ja Morant led Memphis with 36 points, although what will make headlines is his new 3-point celebration: Pretending to throw a grenade into the crowd. Desmond Bane scored 28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 23 points.— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2025
The result was a 141-125 Minnesota win between two teams hoping to avoid the Play-In Tournament, but if the playoffs started today these two teams would face each other in the 7/8 game. Edwards poured in 44 points Thursday night, including 18 in the third to spark a 52-point quarter by Minnesota against Memphis.Timberwolves enter a 3-way tie with the Grizzlies and Warriors for West #6 🤯 pic.twitter.com/l9jNmuPTzS— NBA (@NBA) April 11, 2025
Back-to-back 3PM, part of a 52-POINT THIRD QUARTER for the Timberwolves 🤯
4Q of MIN-MEM coming up on TNT! pic.twitter.com/QtVQR2lUALThis was Minnesota’s sixth win in its last seven games, and was also sparked by Julius Randle, who added 31 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves were hot, resulting in a still-tight Western Conference with two games to play.
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