When Anthony Edwards gets going, the Minnesota Timberwolves are nearly impossible to stop. That's exactly what happened in their 117-110 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. Edwards scored 13 points in the final frame, including 10 straight in one stretch, creating a comfortable cushion for the Timberwolves en route to their 39th win of the season in 62 games.
The Timberwolves are playing at a very fast pace, and Edwards has no choice but to adapt. Even though he admits it is not his favorite style of play, he acknowledges how dangerous he can be when the team gets out and runs – a playing style that has become more common For the team ever since they acquired Ayo Dosunmu via trade.
"Yeah, we added Bones and Ayo. ... I'm not a fan of playing fast. But when I'm with them, I don't have a choice because I always want the ball, and they're gone. The only way to get the ball is if I'm next to them. I enjoy playing with Bones and Ayo. They're super fast. They're super fast with the rock," Edwards told reporters after the game, via Dan Moore of Blue Wire.
Wolves are clearly playing fast since acquiring Ayo Dosunmu.
Anthony Edwards was asked what impact Dosunmu has had on the pace at which Wolves have been playing recently.
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The Timberwolves become even more versatile with Ayo Dosunmu
All things considered, the Timberwolves' pace numbers haven't increased much since adding Dosunmu. Dosunmu has played faster since they were acquired, but compared to the rest of the NBA players, the change isn't as noticeable.
Minnesota's default is still to play a little slower, with Edwards and Julius Randle preferring to be more methodical with their approach. But with Dosunmu partnering with Bones Hyland off the bench, the Timberwolves' second unit looks to outscore the opposition at track meets.
This at least gives the team another dimension they can rely on when things get tough.
