And those situations are developing a theme. Anthony Edwards was a clutch-time hero for the Wolves in the early stages of the campaign. His tough shots carried the Wolves to a few remarkable victories. But that well has largely run dry, as evidenced by the air ball he threw up over multiple Grizzlies defenders at the horn in Memphis.

Anthony Edwards' face lit up at the question during his postgame media availability. "That's my dog," the Minnesota Timberwolves guard said when asked about Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.