'Nature calls': Anthony Edwards misses tipoff in return
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Key Points:
- Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks 124-94, with star guard Anthony Edwards scoring 17 points in 23 minutes off the bench.
- Edwards was initially announced as a starter but entered the game 2:01 minutes late due to a brief personal delay, humorously explained by coach Chris Finch as "nature calls."
- Edwards, returning from a six-game absence due to right knee pain, showed strong defense and aggressive play, impressing coach Finch.
- Currently averaging a career-high 29.5 points per game, Edwards must play in all remaining eight games to qualify for All-NBA consideration.
- Edwards has appeared in 58 games this season but did not meet the NBA's awards eligibility requirements due to limited minutes in one game earlier in the season.
