2024 NBA Playoffs Day 15 Recap: Edwards shines as Minnesota stuns Denver

Anthony Edwards played the bestplayoff game of his young career and the Minnesota Timberwolvesstunned the defending champions Denver Nuggets on the road in Game1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Saturday night.

Edwards had 43 points on animpressive 17-29 shooting from the field while adding 7 rebounds, 3assists, and 2 blocks. He became the only player since Kobe Bryantin 2001 in NBA playoff history to have 40 points in consecutivegames at age 22 or younger.

With the big win, theTimberwolves stole home court against the Nuggets both teams getready to go at it again on Game 2 on Monday night.

Check out our recaphere:

FINAL SCORE RECAP🧵#NBAPlayoffs- Round 2 | Game 1 🏀MIN 106 - 99 DEN | Timberwolves lead series 1-0A. Edwards 📊 43 PTS | 17-29 FG | 7 REB | 3 AST | 2 BLKK. Towns 📊 20 PTS | 9-16 FG | 2-4 3PM. Conley 📊 14 PTS | 5-8 FG | 3-4 3P | 10 AST#WolvesBackpic.twitter.com/pOxLFO8GYQ