Edwards 55 Sparks Timberwolves, Wembanyama Clutch Lifts Spurs

Merlin saw a star-studded clash as Anthony Edwards exploded for a season-high 55 points, including 26 in the fourth, while Victor Wembanyama added 39 points and nine rebounds and snagged a late board to help the Spurs prevail 126-123. Wembanyama called it "an honor" and said "It's the best case to have the best players go as hard as they can." Edwards said "I loved it. I wish we could've just moved everybody out of the way... me versus him." The result nudged the Spurs to 29-13 and left the Wolves 27-16. Merlin senses more than a single game here. Edwards delivers pure scoring fireworks and Wembanyama brings unique two-way gravity. Nights like this shape narratives and set the stage for playoff theater. If both stay healthy, their contrasting talents could drive one of the league's next great rivalries.