Anthony Edwards is scorching the NBA with the hottest stretch of his career, and on Wednesday night, he has a chance to make history against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The 23-year-old Timberwolves superstar has already torched the Bulls (49 points), Rockets (41), and Cavaliers (44) in consecutive games, becoming the first player in franchise history and the first player this season to post three straight 40-point performances.
If he drops 40 again tonight, Edwards will enter one of the NBA’s most exclusive clubs—just the 12th player in league history and only the fifth this century to achieve the feat in four straight regular-season games.
The Elite Company Ant-Man Could Join
Scoring 40+ points in four straight games is an accomplishment reserved for legends. Here’s the full list of players who have done it:
Pre-2000 Legends:
- George Mikan
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Elgin Baylor
- Rick Barry
- Bob McAdoo
- Michael Jordan
- Allen Iverson
Since 2000:
- Kobe Bryant
- Russell Westbrook
- James Harden
- Donovan Mitchell
In 79 NBA seasons, only 15 players have done it, including Jerry West, Bernard King, Jordan, and Jalen Brunson in the playoffs. If Edwards joins the list tonight, it will further solidify his status as one of the league’s most dynamic scorers.
Ant-Man’s Insane Scoring Surge: Numbers That Prove His Dominance
Edwards’ three-game 40-point run is just a snapshot of his full offensive explosion over the past month-plus.
Since dropping 53 points in Detroit on Jan. 4, he has:
✔ Averaged 32.9 PPG over his last 19 games
✔ Shot 46% from the field and 45% from three
✔ Added 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game
✔ Hit at least 28 points in 14 of those 19 games
✔ Led the Wolves to a 12-7 record (four losses by 1 or 2 points)
Only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35.4 PPG) has outscored Edwards during this stretch, putting him in MVP-caliber territory.
And here’s the wildest part: Edwards leads the NBA with 220 three-pointers made, hitting an absurd 42% from deep on nearly 10 attempts per game.
On Pace for NBA History from Beyond the Arc
If Edwards continues this torrid pace, he’s projected to make 338 three-pointers this season—ranking fifth all-time, trailing only:
🔥 Stephen Curry (402, 2016)
🔥 Stephen Curry (354, 2019)
🔥 James Harden (378, 2019)
🔥 Stephen Curry (337, 2021)
That’s elite shooting company for a player known primarily for his explosiveness at the rim.
Fueling the Fire: Charles Barkley’s Doubt Turned into Motivation
It’s no coincidence that Edwards’ scoring barrage began just days after Charles Barkley claimed he had “regressed” this season. While the critique was already questionable, it seems to have ignited something even greater in Ant-Man.
Since Barkley’s comments, Edwards has been in full takeover mode, proving that he’s not just a scorer—but a superstar in the making.
Can Edwards Make History Tonight?
With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Edwards has the perfect opportunity to extend his 40-point streak to four games. If he does, he won’t just be making history—he’ll be cementing his place among the league’s elite.
🔥 Will Ant-Man continue his insane run? Tune in tonight to find out.