Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight against the Dallas Mavericks? Latest on All-Star guard's status (Dec. 28)

Anthony Edwards is available to play against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. During Tuesday's 129-106 loss to the OKC Thunder, Edwards delivered a standout performance, concluding the game with 25 points, six assists, seven rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes.

Despite the defeat, Edwards demonstrated versatility by leading the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring, rebounds and assists. He has scored 25 or more points in six consecutive games, along with five assists and five rebounds in five straight games.

What happened to Anthony Edwards?

Anthony Edwards endured a right hip contusion from a fall when attempting a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Edwards exited the game with 2:40 remaining in the third quarter due to the injury.

Despite the injury, the Timberwolves have encouraged Edwards to not take rest days even if he feels not 100%. Edwards has sometimes been known to favor his hip during games but has contributed effectively.

Anthony Edwards' stats vs. the Dallas Mavericks

In the nine games played against the Mavericks in his career, Anthony Edwards has averaged 22.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game. His shooting accuracy against the Mavericks has been remarkable, boasting a 45.2% field goal percentage and a respectable 37.8% from beyond the arc.

On Feb. 13, Edwards stood out, scoring his highest point total in a game against the Mavericks with 32 points.

Anthony Edwards shines for the Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards, averaging 25.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game, has been critical to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ success this season. After going 42-40 last season, Minnesota has a 22-7 record, placing it atop the Western Conference. He scored 34 points against the Sacramento Kings in a 110-98 victory on Dec. 23. That was his ninth 30-point effort of the season.

The Timberwolves have had a good start to the season, with a record of 22-7, placing them at the top of the Northwest Division and the Western Conference.