Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves could not overcome a slow start with their season on the line Wednesday night in Game 5 of the WesternConferencefinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Edwards scored six of Minnesota’s nine points in the opening quarter as Oklahoma City jumped out to a 26-9 lead. The Timberwolves were then outscored 39-23 in the second quarter. The Thunder cruised to a 124-94 victory and a spot in the NBA Finals.
Entering Wednesday, Edwards had averaged 25.8 points, 7.9 rebounds and 5.7 assists through the first 14 games of the postseason.
Check out his full stat-line from Game 5:
Anthony Edwards stats vs. Thunder in Game 5
Points: 19
FG: 7-for-18
3PTs: 1-for-7
FT: 4-for-6
Rebounds: 6
Assists: 2
Blocks: 1
Steals: 0
Turnovers: 3
Fouls: 2
Minutes played: 38:30
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