Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight against Chicago Bulls? Latest on 2x NBA All-Star’s status (March 31)

Despite his impressive performance throughout the season, Anthony Edwards may be questionable for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by the two-time NBA All-Star, are aiming for their fifth consecutive win and a strong finish before the postseason begins.

Despite being listed as questionable on the Timberwolves’ injury report due to a left middle finger dislocation/sprain, Edwards’ availability for the game will not be determined until game time. The medical team is taking extra precautions with their star player.

Despite being listed as questionable for Friday night’s 111-98 victory over the Denver Nuggets, Edwards was ultimately given the green light to play. He made a significant contribution to his team’s success, scoring 25 points (on 8-of-19 shooting), dishing out 5 assists, grabbing 4 rebounds, and recording 3 steals, earning him the top scorer spot among his teammates.

Where is Anthony Edwards now?

On March 18, 2024, Anthony Edwards sustained an injury while dunking over Utah Jazz forward, John Collins. The force of the slam caused Edwards to feel discomfort in his middle finger, but he has not had to sit out any games since then.

Additionally, despite a recurring hip injury, the Timberwolves star has managed to play in 70 out of 73 games this season, demonstrating his resilience and dedication. This has had no negative impact on his or Minnesota’s performance during the 2023 campaign.

Despite not having their superstar guard, the Minnesota Timberwolves have managed to maintain a 2-1 record this season. The team’s statistics have also remained impressive, with an average of 26.2 points (46.3% shooting, including 36.7% from beyond the arc), 5.5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game.

Anthony Edwards’ performance against the Chicago Bulls

In his seven appearances against the Chicago Bulls, Anthony Edwards has maintained an average of 22.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.

In their initial encounter of the season, on February 6th, 2024, the Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Bulls. During this game, Anthony Edwards scored 38 points (shooting 12-of-26, with 5-of-9 coming from 3-point range), along with 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

Karl-Anthony Towns, his fellow teammate, also had a standout performance with 33 points (shooting 11-of-22, including 7-of-16 from beyond the arc) and 5 rebounds.

Despite their efforts, the Timberwolves were unable to overcome the dominating performance of the Chicago Bulls, who ultimately secured a victory in overtime with a final score of 129-123. The Bulls had a strong shooting performance, making 48.4% of their shots, with 40.0% coming from 3-point range. The Timberwolves also had a solid shooting game, making 45.7% of their shots, including an impressive 44.4% from beyond the arc.

Currently, the Minnesota Timberwolves hold the top spot in the Western Conference standings with a record of 51-22. With only nine games left in the season, the team is focused on ending their regular season strongly in preparation for the NBA playoffs.