C Hines, my trainer told me to blackout tonight,' Edwards said in an on-court interview after the game. 'So I tried to do that. We [were] watching—I know peopl

The Wolves also had some help. Facing the lowly Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz in their final two games of the season, the Timberwolves were one of the most highly favored teams in NBA history, rivaling the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls.

Anthony Edwards was at his destructive best as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-125 at FedExForum on Thursday. Edwards had his way with the Grizzlies' defense all night and spoke postgame about being inspired to get blacked out by some Michael Jordan videos his trainer Chris Hines had been sending him.