Anthony Edwards needs the Michael Jordan comparisons to stop, but the Minnesota Timberwolves star can’t assistance but be like Mike.
Edwards was at it all over again on Monday night at Ball Arena, as he poured in 27 points to enable Minnesota to a 106-80 victory above the Denver Nuggets, solidifying a 2- guide in the Western Convention semifinals.
Not only that, but Edwards, following draining a three-pointer halfway by way of the fourth quarter, hit a pose that Jordan produced legendary for the duration of a playoff operate of his possess in the 1990s with the Chicago Bulls. Edwards, jogging back again down the court following hitting the three, shrugged.
Edwards has drawn comparisons to Jordan for his explosive athleticism, competitiveness, fadeaway leap shot, and now, for his elite-amount efficiency in this year’s NBA Playoffs. The shrug, which Jordan strike during Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals, was just the hottest similarity.
The Atlanta, Ga. indigenous, though generating crystal clear his respect for Jordan, on Monday discussed to Fox Sports’ Melissa Rohlin why he desires the comparisons to the six-time NBA champion to end.
“I want it to end,” Edwards explained. “He is the best of all time. I can not be in contrast to him.”
Edwards and the Timberwolves have nonetheless to shed in the playoffs as a result much soon after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the to start with round. Edwards has been sensational, averaging 32.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.8 helps for every recreation on 54.7 p.c shooting from the subject.
As lengthy as Edwards keeps undertaking like this—and the Timberwolves preserve winning—the comparisons to Jordan are not likely to cease.
The sequence now shifts to Minnesota, as Activity 3 is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday evening at Goal Heart.
