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- Edwards’ hot night vs. Miami and what it signified
- How a scorer became one of the league’s premier 3-point threats
- Made 3-pointers per game — season-by-season progression
- Why tying Curry matters for context
- What Minnesota gains from Edwards’ perimeter evolution
- Recent headlines and related NBA angles
Anthony Edwards exploded from long range again, quietly staking his claim among the NBA’s elite shooters. The Minnesota star drained five 3s in Tuesday’s rout of the Miami Heat, and the stat line cements a startling trend that has changed how opponents defend him.
Edwards’ hot night vs. Miami and what it signified
Edwards went 5-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 26 points in a one-sided win over Miami. The performance was more than a single-game flash.
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According to Timberwolves PR, that outing marked his 41st game with at least five made 3-pointers since the start of the 2024-25 season. That ties him with Warriors icon Stephen Curry for the most such games in the league over that span.
How a scorer became one of the league’s premier 3-point threats
When Edwards entered the NBA, he was not categorized as a high-volume perimeter sniper.
Over the last two seasons, however, his shot chart has shifted. He is attempting more triples and converting at better rates.
- 2024-25 saw Edwards hit a career-best 39.5% from deep.
- This season he has improved to 40.7% from downtown.
Made 3-pointers per game — season-by-season progression
Edwards’ growth shows up clearly when tracking his made 3s per game across seasons.
- Early split seasons hovered around 2 to 3 made threes per game.
- Last season he rose to an average above 4 made threes per game.
- This campaign has stayed high, reflecting both volume and accuracy.
Numbers behind the leap
Greater confidence and more catch-and-shoot chances have fueled Edwards’ spike. He is getting looks from NBA defenses that previously keyed on his driving and finishing.
At the same time, his efficiency climbing past 40% tells a clean story: these are high-quality attempts, not just more shots.
Why tying Curry matters for context
Stephen Curry is the modern standard for deep shooting. Being level with Curry in this particular metric signals a shift in Edwards’ offensive identity.
It does not mean the players are identical. But 41 games of five-plus triples in that window places Edwards in a rare tier.
What Minnesota gains from Edwards’ perimeter evolution
The Timberwolves now get space creation from Edwards that benefits the whole offense.
- More gravity on the perimeter opens lanes for cutters.
- Opponents must respect both his shot and his drive.
- Role players receive better looks when defenses collapse on Edwards.
Recent headlines and related NBA angles
- LeBron James continues to rewrite longevity benchmarks in the NBA.
- The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly considering a blockbuster involving Trae Young.
- Rookie Cooper Flagg is setting new assist marks for first-year players.
- Tyler Herro reached a notable 3-point milestone faster than many, including Steph Curry.
