In this way, Anthony Edwards joined Kobe Bryant as the only player aged 22 or younger to score 40+ points in consecutive playoff games. The Timberwolves guard also played a great game in Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns, scoring 40 points then as well. Kobe Bryant achieved this feat in the postseason of 2001.
Through five games this postseason, Edwards is averaging 33.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks while shooting 43.6% from 3-point range.
Edwards will have the opportunity to continue his streak of great games on Tuesday in Game 2 against the Nuggets, with the game starting at 4:00.