Anthony Edwards Ignites Timberwolves’ Historic 3rd Quarter in Crucial Win Over Grizzlies
Man, if you caught the Timberwolves vs. Grizzlies game last night, then you witnessed absolute fireworks. Anthony Edwards was on fire , putting up 44 points and looking unstoppable as the Wolves exploded for a 52-point third quarter —the most by any team in the NBA this season. That quarter alone felt like a highlight reel. Minnesota ended up taking down the Grizzlies 141-125, and trust me, that final score doesn’t even capture how wild it got.
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What really flipped the switch was the second half. Minnesota came out of the locker room with pure intensity —a 26-5 burst to start the third, including 17 unanswered points. It was like watching a team that knew exactly what was on the line. Julius Randle was equally electric, dropping 31 points and grabbing 10 boards. He went 5-for-5 to open that half, and with Edwards hitting every shot he took in the third, the Wolves were just pouring it on.
Edwards, man... 13-of-19 from the field. Efficient. Confident. Explosive. His 18-point third quarter wasn’t just a scoring display—it was a statement. He knew the stakes. With the Western Conference standings tighter than ever, this win keeps the Wolves right in the playoff hunt, tied with the Warriors and Grizzlies at 47-33.
Memphis didn’t go quietly. Ja Morant put up 36 points and even broke out a grenade celebration after hitting a deep three, while Desmond Bane added 28 and Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 23. But the Grizzlies’ 15 turnovers killed them—leading to 23 easy points for Minnesota. That, paired with their defensive collapse in the third, was the game.
Big picture: this wasn’t just a win—it was a lifeline. The Wolves needed this after choking a 24-point lead against Milwaukee earlier in the week. That loss could’ve rattled them. Instead, they came back focused, hungry, and dangerous. And with just two games left in the regular season, every win is massive.
The West is chaotic right now. We’re talking six teams separated by two games. The Timberwolves finish the season against the Nets and Jazz—two lottery teams—which gives them a real shot at sneaking into that 6th seed and avoiding the play-in tournament entirely. Meanwhile, Memphis still has to face Denver and Dallas, both playoff-level squads.
Bottom line? This game wasn’t just a highlight—it could be the spark that flips the Timberwolves’ entire playoff picture. If Anthony Edwards keeps playing like this, Minnesota might not just sneak into the playoffs—they could make some serious noise once they’re in.
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