Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles by Dallas Mavericks forward Caleb Martin (16) in the third quarter at Target Center. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards increases franchise record with monster game

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Feb 21, 2026 12:21 AM ET

On Friday night, Anthony Edwards provided another example of why some feel he's on track to own the NBA for years to come. Edwards put up 40 points while leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to their 35th win of the season.

In Minnesota's 122-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, Edwards had one of his best outings of the 2025-26 season in his first game after the All-Star break. He shot 53.3% from the field, connecting on 16-of-39 and even sinking five threes.

Anthony Edwards already has a claim as the most dominant player in franchise history

Edwards' 40-point night marked his 27th game with at least 40 points in his career. And midway through his sixth NBA season, Edwards already has 14 more 40-point performances than any other player in Timberwolves' history - Karl Anthony-Towns is second with 13.

He now has eight 40-point games this season, with his season-high and also career-high coming on Jan. 17 when he exploded for 55 points against the San Antonio Spurs.

Anthony Edwards finished with 40 points against the Mavericks

It's his 27th career 40-point game, 14 more than any other player in Minnesota history (Karl-Anthony Towns; 13). pic.twitter.com/iuJ02gAXHV
— ESPN Insights (@ESPNInsights) February 21, 2026

Edwards is enjoying the best season of his career

Taking his game to another level, the four-time All-Star and 2026 All-Star Game MVP is putting together a season that would stand as his best yet. Playing 35.5 minutes per game, Edwards is averaging 29.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 47 games so far.

Edwards entered the 2025-26 campaign having posted a 27.6 scoring average last season, his best for a full season to date.

But the reason for upping his individual game is to get his team over the hump. Led by Edwards, the Timberwolves reached the Western Conference Finals in each of the past two seasons, failing to get to the NBA Finals both years.

It's all about winning for Edwards.

"We've got 25 more, hopefully we can go 25-0."

"Hopefully we can go 25-0."

Ant has lofty goals for the Timberwolves down the stretch https://t.co/Wj3yS1lFCx pic.twitter.com/cWcKhe7z2f
— NBA (@NBA) February 21, 2026

Thanks to Edwards' latest monster game, Minnesota is 35-22, which is good enough for fifth in a crowded Western Conference.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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