Anthony Edwards Joins Rare Company With 42 in Wolves Win Over Warriors

Timberwolves star continues to prove himself as one of the best young scorers in NBA history.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:56pm by Ben Kaplan

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards had a dominant 42-point performance in Friday night's 127-117 win over the Golden State Warriors. The 24-year-old superstar joined Luka Doncic as the only players with 10 or more 40-point games this season, further cementing his status as one of the NBA's elite young scorers.

Why it matters

Edwards' continued scoring outbursts have him climbing the list of all-time leading scorers before age 25, trailing only LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Doncic. His ability to take over games and lead the Timberwolves to victories has them in playoff position, despite the absence of key players like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green for the Warriors.

The details

Edwards finished the game with 42 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists on 13-of-22 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three-point range and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line. He had only two turnovers in 37 minutes of action. The Warriors had no answer for Edwards, who continues to prove himself as one of the league's most dominant young scorers.

  • On March 13, 2026, Edwards had his 10th 40-point game of the season.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A 24-year-old superstar guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who is establishing himself as one of the best young scorers in NBA history.

Luka Doncic

The only other player in the NBA this season with 10 or more 40-point games, joining Edwards in that elite company.

LeBron James

The NBA player with the most points scored before turning 25 years old, a record Edwards is quickly approaching.

Kevin Durant

The second-highest scorer in the NBA before turning 25, another player Edwards is chasing on the all-time list.

Carmelo Anthony

The player Edwards passed on the all-time scoring list for players under 25, further solidifying his status as one of the league's best young scorers.

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What’s next

The Timberwolves' next game is on Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who currently own the best record in the NBA. Edwards will look to continue his dominant scoring performances as Minnesota fights for playoff positioning.

The takeaway

Anthony Edwards' meteoric rise as one of the NBA's premier young scorers has him on a trajectory to join the league's all-time greats before even turning 25 years old. His ability to take over games and lead the Timberwolves to victories, even in the absence of key players, has solidified his status as a superstar in the making.