The Memphis Grizzlies swarmed Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards but they could not slow him down. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
The story of this game was not the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss. It was Anthony Edwards’ insanely efficient and dominant performance.
The Minnesota Timberwolves had a chance to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, taking a lead late midway through the third quarter despite trailing by 10 at halftime. Ultimately, however, Karl-Anthony Towns’ foul trouble and a dominant night by Ja Morant were too much for the Wolves to overcome.
But that isn’t what everyone wants to talk about in the wake of the loss.