Game 2 of the Timberwolves vs. Thunder Western Conference Finals is tonight, and the Timberwolves will look to bounce back on the road after a devastating Game 1 loss. Meanwhile, the top-seeded Thunder will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead behind newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Below, we’ll give you the top Anthony Edwards picks for Timberwolves vs. Thunder tonight in the NBA Playoffs.
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Best Anthony Edwards Pick vs. Thunder for WCF Game 2
Here is the best Anthony Edwards pick for Thursday’s conference finals playoff game vs. the Thunder.
Timberwolves SG Anthony Edwards — 25 Points
Anthony Edwards did not look like himself during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday after he injured his ankle late in the first quarter. Though he ended up returning to the game, Edwards only attempted 13 shots and made five of those attempts.
Edwards has a usage rate of 27.6%, which ranks him third among players still competing in the playoffs, and has averaged 20.4 field goal attempts throughout the playoffs.
The 13 attempted shots Edwards took was tied for the fewest shots he’s taken in the playoffs so far, though he said after Game 1 that the ankle didn’t play a factor once he returned. He also said that he has to shoot more than 13 shots.
Edwards and the Timberwolves are going up against a Thunder team that’s leading the postseason with a defensive rating of 100.7 and are ranked third in team opponent points per game at 102.8, which is right behind the Timberwolves, who have allowed 102.3 points per game. The Thunder also had 13 steals in Game 1.
Edwards has now scored less than 25 points in five of his last seven games, and he’s averaging only 21.4 points per game against the Thunder this year. On the season, the Thunder gave up just 21.45 points per game to opposing SG — seventh-best in the NBA.
The Timberwolves will need Edwards to be his usual self by being assertive and dominant on the offensive end if they want a shot at taking a game in Oklahoma City.
More Anthony Edwards Projections vs. Thunder
Here are other top Anthony Edwards projections vs. the Thunder tonight, via the PrizePicks NBA Board.
- 7 Rebounds
- 5 Assists
- 2.5 3-Pointers Made
- 37 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 8 FG Made
Make Timberwolves vs. Thunder Game 2 Picks
The Timberwolves will look to bounce back from their Game 1 performance against the Thunder, and look to tie the series up before heading back to Minnesota. Anthony Edwards will be needed to lead the way. Look for Edwards to be more aggressive in Game 2 of the WCF.
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