Spurs 126, Timberwolves 123: Anthony Edwards posts 62.3 fantasy points
Kwame Asante
Junior Accountant ยท Oklahoma City Thunder fan
Anthony Edwards Just Put the Entire League on Notice
Right, so Anthony Edwards dropped 55 points on 19-33 shooting and went absolutely mental from three, and the Timberwolves still lost at home. Let that sink in. The All-NBA selection was +26.1 points above his season average, and it wasn't enough. This isn't a "buy high" moment, it's a "what the actual hell is happening with Minnesota's roster construction" moment. The Spurs won 126-123 in a game that felt like watching someone score 62 and still lose. Edwards carried harder than any player has carried in weeks, and his team couldn't close it out. For fantasy purposes, this is both the best and most frustrating Edwards performance of the season.
Tonight's Top Performers
| Player | Yahoo FP | Tonight | Season Avg | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 62.3 | 55/4/3 | 28.9/5.0/3.8 | +26.1 PTS |
| Victor Wembanyama | 58.3 | 39/9/3 | 23.9/10.9/3.0 | +15.1 PTS |
| De'Aaron Fox | 47.6 | 25/3/12 | 20.4/4.2/5.8 | +4.6 PTS |
| Jaden McDaniels | 41.5 | 23/5/5 | 14.8/4.5/2.7 | +8.2 PTS |
| Julius Randle | 40.5 | 17/10/1 | 22.6/7.0/5.6 | -5.6 PTS |
Edwards was absolutely unhinged tonight. 9 threes on 14 attempts is the kind of shooting you see once every two seasons, and he was efficient across the board. This isn't sustainable, but it's also not a complete anomaly for a guy running All-NBA offense. The real story is that Wembanyama showed up massive on the winning side, adding 15 points above his average. Victor's becoming that tier-one fantasy asset everyone suspected he could be.
The Winners
Anthony Edwards went absolutely nuclear for 62.3 Yahoo points, +26.1 above his season average. 55 points on 57% from three is the kind of performance that haunts you in the playoffs because you know you had him and couldn't replicate it. The issue is his team lost, which tells you Minnesota's depth is cooked. Keep Edwards locked in, but understand that nights like this are outliers even for elite scorers.
Victor Wembanyama delivered 58.3 points, +15.1 above average, on 30 minutes of work. 12-23 from the field, went 4-for-4 from three, and 11-14 from free throw. This is the version of Wembanyama fantasy players drafted him to be. All-Defensive First Team player who can get you 40 points and nine boards without breaking a sweat. He's in the conversation now.
The Letdowns
Stephon Castle completely disappeared, putting up 8 points on 2-8 shooting for 35.7 Yahoo points, -9.3 below his season average. Reigning Rookie of the Year looked out of sorts, and while a rookie can have off nights, this is concerning given how tight the Spurs' lineup is. If Castle's role shrinks further, he's a bench stash moving forward.
Julius Randle shot a ghastly 4-13 with no threes, landing 40.5 points but sitting -5.6 against his average. The boards and defense kept him relevant (10 rebounds, 2 steals), but this is exactly the kind of game that makes Randle frustrating to own. 40 minutes of work and minus scoring efficiency screams regression.
The Trends
Fox absolutely torched the Wolves with 47.6 points, +4.6 above average, and more importantly, he led with 12 assists. That's 6.2 above his season norm, which is massive. The Spurs continue to lean on ball movement and are getting elite production across the lineup because of it. McDaniels for Minnesota played the full 40 and looked sharp, +8.2 above average. That's a role you monitor.
Critically, Rudy Gobert wasn't in the box score at all, meaning he either didn't play or played zero minutes. That's a massive red flag for Minnesota's interior defense against a Spurs team that actually has shooters now. If Gobert's minutes are trending down, that changes everything about the Wolves' fantasy calculus.
The Moves
Add Victor Wembanyama immediately if he's available. You're not getting him off waivers in most leagues, but if someone panicked and dropped him weeks ago, this is the correction game. He's a tier-one asset now with All-Defensive pedigree.
Drop Harrison Barnes without hesitation. -0.1% ownership swing tells you everything. 8 points on 28 minutes, +5 rebounds but nothing else. He's role filler in a Spurs team that's figured things out, and that's a wasted bench spot.
Trade Julius Randle if you can sell high on his rebounds. His shooting is unreliable, and Minnesota's spacing issues are real. Find someone who believes in volume and pivot toward a more consistent scorer.
Next Up
Edwards will regress, but not dramatically. The Wolves need to figure out their spacing issues fast, or they're looking at a first-round exit. Wembanyama proved he belongs in the top tier conversation, so he's a hold in every format. Watch Castle's minutes closely, especially if Primo comes back healthy. The Spurs are cooking now, and that affects their entire rotation.