DiVincenzo talked about Edwards' impact since his return following Minnesota's win in Houston on Friday night.
Anthony Edwards dropped 22 points on 7-of-14 shooting in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 136-132 win over the Houston Rockets on Friday, and Donte DiVincenzo came away from it feeling good about where his teammate's head is at.
Edwards has been working his way back from an absence, and the version DiVincenzo described postgame was one that understood the assignment. Get downhill, get to his spots, draw attention, let the game come to him, and then when the fourth quarter arrived, take over. It's a simple formula when Edwards buys into it.
"He draws so much attention," DiVincenzo said. "What he's doing, being aggressive, getting downhill, getting to his spots. Fourth quarter comes and he takes over a little bit, couple possessions, and that's what we need from him."
That's exactly what happened. Edwards hit 3-of-7 from three and got to the free throw line six times. Minnesota got 49 bench points on the night, which tells you this wasn't an Edwards takeover from tip-off. It was a balanced team win that he helped close out when it mattered most.
Apr 10, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie (20) attempts to score a basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn ImagesBalance Over Buckets
DiVincenzo's comments weren't just about offense. He was clear that the full package matters here: scoring, defense, and rebounding.
For a Wolves team sitting at 48-33 and locked into the three seed in the West heading into the final day of the regular season, they need Edwards locked in on both ends of the floor, not just hunting his shot.
The encouraging part is that Edwards seemed to get that Friday. He got others involved early and looked for his own shot when it was actually available, rather than forcing things. That's the version of Edwards that makes Minnesota a genuine playoff threat, and it's the version DiVincenzo wants to see carry into the postseason.
"He knows what he's capable of. We all know what he's capable of," DiVincenzo said. "Good to see him back."
Timing Matters
The Wolves have been inconsistent over the last few weeks, dropping games to Detroit, Philadelphia, and Orlando in a rough stretch. A road win over a Houston team that entered Friday at 51-30 is a meaningful result, especially on the road.
It's the kind of performance that can give a team confidence and momentum heading into the playoffs. Minnesota wraps up the regular season Sunday against New Orleans at home before the postseason begins.
Getting Edwards into a rhythm now, one where he's aggressive but not forcing it and impacting the game on both ends, is more valuable than anything he could put up in a meaningless regular season finale. The Wolves need him locked in starting next week.
DiVincenzo clearly feels like they're getting there. Based on Friday, there's reason to believe him.