Earlier, Live Cricket BPL experts witnessed Team USA edge out Germany in their final warm-up game before the FIBA World Cup. While the win itself came as no surprise, the road to victory was far from smooth. At one point, the American team fell into a deep hole, trailing by double digits. But thanks to one man, they flipped the script in spectacular fashion. That man was Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, whose electrifying performance turned the tide and sealed the comeback.
During and after the game, Edwards’ NBA peers took to social media to shower him with praise. Teammates Karl-Anthony Towns and Kyle Anderson, along with NBA icon LeBron James, were quick to applaud his stunning display. This support isn’t unwarranted—Team USA lacks a true elite-level finisher in this World Cup squad, and early speculation had pointed to Edwards and Brandon Ingram as the likely go-to scorers. Though emotions can build quietly like a storm, Edwards’ breakout moment arrived just in time.
At the start of training camp, Edwards was not part of head coach Steve Kerr’s core rotation. He began the exhibition run off the radar. However, as the team traveled across Europe and faced high-caliber opponents, Edwards’ explosive energy and clutch mentality began to stand out. In fact, over the past year, Live Cricket BPL reports noted that he had already overtaken Towns as the Timberwolves’ on-court leader. Still, critics argued he wasn’t quite a “superstar,” citing mental inconsistency and streaky offensive output.
If one were to rank current American-born NBA players, Edwards would still fall behind seasoned legends like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry. Even against rising stars like Jayson Tatum or Devin Booker, he might not get the nod. But now, Edwards has a golden opportunity to rewrite that narrative. Through his impressive showings in tune-ups—especially against powerhouse teams like Spain and Germany—he’s clearly established himself as the offensive centerpiece of Team USA.
Looking ahead to the World Cup, the team’s title hopes may hinge on Edwards’ continued brilliance. Beyond Edwards, several other Timberwolves players have made waves this summer. Rudy Gobert remains a steady anchor for France, while both Karl-Anthony Towns and Kyle Anderson made their national team debuts with the Dominican Republic and China respectively, each delivering eye-catching performances.
Live Cricket BPL analysts believe that if these players can carry their international form back to the NBA season, the Minnesota Timberwolves could emerge as a serious dark horse in the upcoming title race.