Anthony Edwards will play Monday night against the Utah Jazz. The two-time NBA All-Star avoided a mention on the Minnesota Timberwolves injury report for the second straight game. Despite being a regular on the injury report for most of the season, Edwards has played in 64 of 67 games for Minnesota this year.
He led the team to a 46-21 record, averaging 26.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game, while shooting 47/37/84. Edwards has played a crucial role in keeping the Timberwolves afloat as they endure a tough time without co-star Karl-Anthony Towns, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
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What happened to Anthony Edwards?
That of Anthony Edwards the most recent inclusion in the Timberwolves injury report was in reference to a shoulder injury. Before that, he was on the roster with ankle, knee and hip issues. The hip injury forced him to miss time. The Timberwolves are 2-1 without their star player.
Anthony Edwards Stats vs. Utah Jazz
Edwards played in 12 games against the Jazz, averaging 23.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg and 4.0 apg, shooting splits 47/39/74. He is 8-4 against the Timberwolves’ conference rivals.
Edwards had 31 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three steals and blocks each in a 119-100 victory in the teams’ last meeting Saturday. He shot 60.0%, including 5 of 7 from 3 to give the Timberwolves an impressive road victory.
Edwards scored 31 points in the first Timberwolves-Jazz game this season on November 4. He also added eight rebounds and six assists, leading Minnesota to a 123-95 victory.
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz?
Local television operators Bally Sports North and KJZZ will provide local coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz game. Fans outside of local areas can watch the action live online via NBA League Pass. Tipoff will take place at 9:00 p.m. ET at the Delta Center, Utah’s home court.
The Timberwolves are the favorites to win and complete a playoff series against the Jazz. Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert (questionable) and Lauri Markkanen (questionable) could be among the stars in action.
The Timberwolves have won two games in a row heading into this contest, while the Jazz are 1-1 in that stretch. They only have three wins in their last 15 games.
Minnesota is playoff bound and will likely gain home-field advantage. The Timberwolves’ goal is to finish with the best record in the West. They face tough competition from the defending champions Denver Nuggets and OKC Thunder.
The Jazz, for their part, will have to settle for a lottery for the second year in a row.
