Anthony Edwards stole the show in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 106–99 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Edwards went off for 43 points on 17-of-29 shooting and tallied seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks against the Nuggets. It marked his third career 40-point playoff game, the most in Timberwolves franchise history.
In the process, Edwards joined some elite company.
Edwards became the second player in NBA history to notch consecutive 40-point playoff games at age 22 or younger. The other player? Kobe Bryant. Edwards is also just the 10th player in NBA history to register at least 35 points in three consecutive road playoff games. That list is pretty impressive, too.
NBA legends, pundits and fans alike all chimed in on social media impressed with the Timberwolves guard's Game 1 performance:
The Timberwolves and Nuggets return to action Monday for Game 2 at Ball Arena.
