Anthony Edwards has been a force to be reckoned with, and this season, he's truly coming into his own. At just 24, Edwards is already making waves as one of the NBA's top young scorers, and this season, he's taken his game to another level. He's averaging career highs in both scoring and shooting percentages, and as February draws to a close, he's on the verge of leading the league in scoring for the month.
In February, Edwards has been nothing short of spectacular, averaging over 30 points per game. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a 5-4 record this month, with one more game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. While February's shorter length and the All-Star break mean fewer games, Edwards' performance has been consistently impressive.
He's played in all nine games this month, averaging 30.3 points. If you set aside a 14-point outing against the Trail Blazers, his average jumps to 32.4.
He's notched a 40-point game and five others with at least 30 points. With February almost over, Edwards leads the league in points per game for the month, edging out Kawhi Leonard, who averages 29.3, and Joel Embiid, who has played fewer games.
Thursday's matchup against the Clippers could decide the month's top scorer. Kawhi would need to outscore Edwards by 10 points to surpass him, making it a game to watch.
Now in his sixth season since being the top pick in 2020, Edwards is posting a career-best 29.6 points per game. This marks his second consecutive month averaging over 30 points, with 30.1 in January. He's also shooting career highs from the field at 49.3% and from beyond the arc at 40.0%.
What's truly set Edwards apart this year is his development as a mid-range scorer, solidifying his status as an elite three-level threat. As he continues to elevate his game, containing him in the playoffs will be a formidable challenge for any opponent.