Anthony Edwards didn’t hesitate when Boston came up in a discussion about the toughest and best places to play in the NBA. The Timberwolves star put TD Garden right near the top of his list, naming it alongside some of the league’s most famous arenas.
“Well, of course home or Madison Square. Madison Square, TD Garden, New York, Boston, Philly, and Atlanta at home.
But it's hard to play in Madison Square Garden too. Great place.
It's hard to play there. You've got to be ready for that.
Boston is the same way New York is,” Edwards said when asked about where he likes playing most (via Anthony Edwards - YouTube).
That kind of praise says plenty about the environment Boston creates. It’s one of the biggest markets in sports, and the Celtics’ home floor has long carried the kind of weight that makes opponents notice. The franchise’s 18 championships only add to the pressure and the spotlight.
Edwards has felt that firsthand, even if the results haven’t gone his way. He is 0-5 in his career at TD Garden, though those games have still delivered their share of drama. In those five appearances, he averaged 27.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
So while Boston hasn’t been a place where Edwards has picked up a win yet, it has clearly been a building that brings out his competitive side. The Timberwolves are set to return there on Feb. 12, one of two meetings with the Celtics in the 2026-27 season.
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