$244,623,120 Timberwolves superstar makes feelings known on "hard" coverages, presumably hurts his MVP stock (Image Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images)
Minnesota Timberwolves rising superstar wing Anthony Edwards struggled offensively during Thursday's nationally televised 118-115 home loss to the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics. Afterward, the two-time All-Star expressed frustration with Boston's aggressive defensive tactics, likely further diminishing his MVP odds.
While many projected Edwards to take another offensive leap in Year 5, his scoring output has slightly decreased. After averaging a career-best 25.9 points per game across 79 appearances last season, he is averaging 24.5 ppg through 33 outings this season.
Edwards' scoring average took another hit on Thursday, as he mustered 15 points on 5-for-16 shooting (31.3%). That includes him coming up short on a last-second game-tying 3-point attempt.
The 2020 No. 1 draft pick finished fourth on the Timberwolves in scoring. Meanwhile, he was considerably outplayed by Celtics superstar forward Jayson Tatum. The five-time All-Star tallied a game-high 33 points, eight rebounds, nine assists, three steals and six 3-pointers, shooting 13-for-27 (48.1%).
