Anthony Edwards and the Wolves hosted the Dallas Mavericks tonight for the much-anticipated Western Conference Finals rematch. After the Mavericks got the best of the Wolves in May, Edwards was bent on getting his revenge. He started the game playing like a man possessed.
In the first quarter, Edwards had 24 points. He shot 8 of 10 from the field and 6 of 8 from the deep. The second quarter was a quiet one for Edwards, with him just attempting one shot.
However, he could never match the 1st quarter intensity. In the second half, he had 13 points, on 4 of 10 shooting. ANT made only 1 out of 4 attempts from the deep. He finished the night with 37 points.
| Kevin Durant Stats against Lakers (Oct 28th, 2024) | |
| Minutes | 37:20 |
| Points | 37 |
| Field Goals | 12/20 |
| FG% | 60% |
| 3-Pointers | 7/13 |
| 3P % | 53.8% |
| Free Throws | 6/12 |
| FT% | 50% |
| Rebounds | 6 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Steals | 0 |
| Blocks | 1 |
| +/- | -8 |
Taking down a backcourt duo like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving is a tall task, and the Wolves fell short tonight. The Mavericks took the win 120-114.
Julius Randle finished the night with 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.