Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' monster Game 1 vs. Nuggets draws massive Dirk Nowitzki praise
05/05/2024 04:58
The Minnesota Timberwolves are the talk of the NBA world after their thrilling Game 1 victory over the Nuggets in Denver. Anthony Edwards’ ‘Michael Jordan-esque’ rise toward the top of the shooting guard ranks has fans wondering what heights the young superstar can soar to in the 2024 Playoffs. Edwards put up a shocking first game point total, one that caught the eye of Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki.
Prior to the game, Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch got a key update on his recent injury. The Nuggets’ secret weapon for defeating Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets was revealed.
At the conclusion of the opening game, Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki chimed in with his thoughts on the man everyone in the NBA world is watching in today’s day and age.
Edwards’ Big Day at the Office
Edwards racked up 43 points, seven rebounds and two blocks on the night as the Timberwolves won by a final score of 106-99.
Nowitzki called Edwards an ‘unbelievable athlete’ and added that he is the ‘complete package’ as a player with Coach Finch and the Wolves. It was high praise from someone who turned in one of the most famously dominant performances in NBA Playoffs history vs. the Heat in 2011.
"He's an unbelievable athlete… The mindset, [and] he's got the skill set. He's a complete package… And he's been fun to watch in this playoffs."
Dirk Nowitzki was amazed with Anthony Edwards' huge Game 1 in Denver
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