2023 NBA Playoff superlatives: A look at the top storylines

Player set to take over Playoff stage – Anthony Edwards

An opening trip to the NBA playoffs followed Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves last season, following their play-in win. Behind a six game series against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Timberwolves star showcased that he was up for the task in the playoffs, averaging 25.2 points per game in the six game series. With a chance to go up against the top-seeded Denver Nuggets this year, Edwards has all the ability to help a team that has been dealing with a fair amount of issues to end the season off. With a step taken during the regular season, Edwards seems primed to put his play on full display early on.