Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards confesses Stephen Curry’s influence in his impressive season

The Minnesota Timberwolves‘ impressive postseason run has a lot to do with Anthony Edwards. The 23-year-old player leads the offense and stands out as one of the most impactful players this season. Over 79 games, he is averaging 27.6 points per game. With his performance, he is showcasing both consistency and explosiveness. When asked about his scoring evolution, Edwards credited Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as a major influence on his game.

“It’s the same every night, man. Let it fly, I work on it, man. I told Steph I was working with him all summer. Big shoutout, big credit to him. He influenced me to be able to shoot the ball really well, so I went back in the summer and started working on it once I left him, and I got better at it,” confessed Anthony Edwards on ESPN.

In Game 4 against the Golden State Warriors, the young Timberwolves star hit 6 of 11 from three-point range. That gave him a 54.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. He also scored 30 points in just 33 minutes. With this performance, he now has back-to-back games with 30 or more points. Not only has he improved his scoring, but he has also stepped up as a playmaker. As a result, he is playing a key role for the Timberwolves in every area.

Anthony Edwards faces one of the best opportunities of the season. On May 14, he will lead the Timberwolves in a decisive Game 5 against the Warriors at Target Center. If they win, Minnesota will reach the NBA Conference Finals for the second year in a row. This makes the game one of the most defining moments of the season for the team.

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter at Chase Center on December 08, 2024 in San Francisco, California.

If Edwards is able to repeat a performance like the ones he delivered in the last two games, he would move from being a promising young player to an established star in the league.

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Will Stephen Curry be ready to play in Game 5 between the Warriors and Timberwolves?

After Stephen Curry’s hamstring strain injury almost 13 minutes into Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has been completely absent from the series. He has made many failed attempts to return with the team. Especially after going down 3-1 to the Timberwolves. However, a new update on his health status has left fans worried.

As confirmed by NBA Insider Sam Quinn, Stephen Curry will be absent from Game 5 against the Timberwolves. Therefore, Steve Kerr would have to rebound from a complicated series without his star player. However, there has been no official confirmation from the team yet. For this reason, fans hope that their star player can be present in a game that could be crucial for their season.