Anthony Edwards has new plan ahead of Game 3 vs. Mavs

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Anthony Edwards makes declaration ahead of Game 3 against Mavericks

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated 5/26/24

Anthony Edwards is declaring it to be Anthony Edwards time.

Speaking with reporters on Sunday ahead of his team’s game later that day against the Dallas Mavericks, the Minnesota Timberwolves star made a key statement. He said that he will be much more aggressive in Game 3 and get plenty more shot attempts up.

Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive calling his own number in Game 3: “Y’all going to see tonight … It’s going to be a lot of shots” pic.twitter.com/YXYDV85oYM
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 26, 2024

With the Timberwolves now down 0-2 in the series (having lost the first two games at home), they definitely need a much more assertive Edwards. The 22-year-old star did shoot 17 times in Game 2 on Friday but made just five of those attempts and often deferred to backcourt partner Mike Conley to initiate offense down the stretch of the fourth quarter.

Edwards has one of the best first steps in the league and his ability to put pressure on the rim could open up looks for his teammates if he is aggressive from the start in Game 3. While the Dallas defense can counter by hard-doubling Edwards and forcing him to pass the ball, a more Edwards-heavy offense may be the right adjustment for the Timberwolves (especially after Edwards was roasted online for his Game 2 performance).

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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