Anthony Edwards beat the Boston Celtics in style on Saturday night. Climbing up alongside a franchise giant while doing it. Edwards dropped 39 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves ’ 119-115 comeback win over the Boston Celtics, tying Karl-Anthony Towns ’ franchise record with his 101st career 30-point game, as highlighted by the NBA Stats X account.

He did it in full “face of the franchise” mode, outdueling Jaylen Brown in a primetime shootout. The Boston Celtics looked in control for most of the first half. Jaylen Brown, a game-time decision with a back issue, came out flamethrowing, 19 points in the first quarter, 27 by halftime.

He finished with 41 points on 17-of-32 shooting, 5-of-11 from deep, plus seven assists, six rebounds, and five steals via the ESPN Box Score, doing

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