Anthony Edwards scores 40 points as Wolves hand Mavericks 10th straight loss

Minnesota star wins All-Star MVP award in homecoming victory over Dallas

Feb. 21, 2026 at 4:35am

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Anthony Edwards returned to Minnesota after winning the NBA All-Star Game MVP award and scored 40 points to help the Timberwolves defeat the Mavericks on Friday night, handing Dallas its 10th consecutive loss.

Why it matters

Edwards' dominant performance highlights his emergence as one of the league's top young stars, while the Mavericks' struggles continue to raise questions about the team's direction and Luka Dončić's future in Dallas.

The details

Edwards shot an efficient 14-of-22 from the field, including 5-of-10 from 3-point range, to lead the Timberwolves to the victory. The 24-year-old guard was coming off being named the NBA All-Star Game MVP just days earlier.

  • The game took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Anthony Edwards

A 24-year-old guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who was recently named the NBA All-Star Game MVP.

Luka Dončić

The star player for the Dallas Mavericks who is facing increasing scrutiny as the team struggles through a 10-game losing streak.

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What they’re saying

“Anthony was incredible tonight. He's really taken his game to another level this season.”

— Chris Finch, Timberwolves Head Coach

“We have to find a way to turn this around. The effort is there, but we're just not executing well enough to win games right now.”

— Luka Dončić

What’s next

The Timberwolves will look to build on this win as they continue their playoff push, while the Mavericks will try to end their losing streak in their next game.

The takeaway

Edwards' dominant performance underscores his rise to stardom, while the Mavericks' struggles raise concerns about the team's direction and Dončić's future in Dallas.