MIN 128, TOR 126: Anthony Edwards Scores 30 Points
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Jasmine "Jazz" Porter
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Wolves Survive Thriller in Toronto, But the Fantasy Story is All About Depth
Minnesota sneaked out a 128-126 win in a game that came down to the final possession, but if you're wondering why this matters for your fantasy team, it's not because of the final score. It's because of who stepped up when it mattered, and more importantly, who absolutely vanished when the Raptors needed them most.
| Player | ESPN FP | Yahoo FP | Tonight | Season Avg | +/- Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 57.0 | 57.1 | 30/8/5 | 29.7/5.3/3.7 | +0.3 |
| Scottie Barnes | 53.0 | 49.0 | 22/10/8 | 19.4/8.4/5.6 | +2.6 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 53.0 | 42.0 | 23/5/8 | 16.9/4.5/6.1 | +6.1 |
| Brandon Ingram | 43.0 | 41.2 | 25/6/4 | 21.9/5.9/3.7 | +3.1 |
| Bones Hyland | 49.0 | 39.9 | 20/7/3 | 6.9/1.7/2.6 | +13.1 |
| Naz Reid | 37.0 | 34.1 | 17/8/3 | 14.6/6.4/2.5 | +2.4 |
| Rudy Gobert | 35.0 | 33.4 | 10/12/2 | 10.7/11.3/1.7 | -0.7 |
| Collin Murray-Boyles | 39.0 | 31.3 | 13/4/3 | 7.8/5.1/2.1 | +5.2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 38.0 | 31.2 | 19/1/4 | 15.2/4.3/2.9 | +3.8 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 33.0 | 28.7 | 15/6/5 | 13.4/4.5/4.2 | +1.6 |
Anthony Edwards Did What Anthony Edwards Does
Anthony Edwards put up 57.1 Yahoo points on 30/8/5 with three steals. That's reigning MVP energy, even if the shot selection was a bit rough (11-23 from the field). Here's the thing though, this wasn't a "wow, Ant went nuclear" game. He was basically exactly what we expect from him. +0.3 points above his season average. He did his job as a star and nothing more, which in a close game is exactly what you need.
What's actually interesting is that Minnesota's depth carousel kept them alive. Bones Hyland dropped 39.9 Yahoo points off the bench with a +13.1 advantage over his season average. That's 20/7/3 on 8-12 shooting with four threes. The Wolves have been using him more lately and he's absolutely been rewarding that faith. If you're in a league where Hyland is somehow still available, add him. This isn't a fluke game, this is a player finally getting consistent minutes and making the most of them.
Naz Reid also went off with 34.1 Yahoo points, +2.4 above average. Reid's been quietly solid all year, but games like this remind you he's got real upside in a league where Karl-Anthony Towns isn't the only scoring option.
The Raptors Story: Quickley Carried a Sinking Ship
Immanuel Quickley absolutely cooked for 42 Yahoo points on 23/5/8. That's +6.1 above his season average and the only reason Toronto had any chance in this game. Kid went 6-for-8 from three and ran the offense when it mattered. This is the Quickley people drafted him to be, and if he can sustain this level, he's a sell-high candidate in some leagues. The question is always sustainability with guards who rely on volume threes, but tonight he looked legit.
Scottie Barnes put up a solid 49 Yahoo points with 22/10/8 and looked like the player Toronto desperately needs him to be. +2.6 above average is good production from a guy who's been inconsistent. Brandon Ingram added 41.2 with 25/6/4, basically meeting his expectations (+3.1). The Raptors' problem wasn't their stars. It was everyone else.
RJ Barrett absolutely cooked himself. 26.7 Yahoo points on 13/6/1 is a -5.6 miss from his season average. On 4-12 shooting with limited assists, he was exactly the kind of inefficient volume scorer who sinks close games. In a game that came down to two points, that kind of performance is season-altering for fantasy purposes.
Collin Murray-Boyles had a weird night. 31.3 Yahoo points sounds good, but he's getting pushed around by Rudy Gobert (who put up 33.4 on mostly free boards). Murray-Boyles was +5.2 above average, which is nice, but in a close game you'd rather have someone you trust completely.
The Real Fantasy Lesson
This game was decided by depth and who showed up when it mattered. Donte DiVincenzo (28.7 Yahoo points) and Jaden McDaniels (31.2) both had solid games that don't seem flashy but absolutely mattered in a two-point win. Julius Randle was basically invisible with only 24.8 Yahoo points, way below his 22.1 PPG season average.
The Raptors lost this game because their role players couldn't step up. If you're sitting on Raptors assets, tonight is a good reality check. The team is solid but not deep enough to win tight games without perfect execution, and that's a fantasy liability.
The Wolves won because their bench proved they're actually deep. If you've got shares of Hyland or Reid in any league and you're considering moving them, hold tight. Minnesota's using them properly now, and the production is real.