Anthony Edwards' Fourth-Quarter Dominance Propels Timberwolves Past Wizards

Edwards scored 20 of his 41 points in the final quarter as Minnesota secured a 120-106 victory over Washington, marking the Wizards' seventh straight loss.

• Anthony Edwards delivered a game-high 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a decisive win over the Washington Wizards.
• Minnesota overcame a sloppy first half, committing 13 turnovers, but tightened up in the second half with only six turnovers after the break.
• Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert each posted double-doubles, contributing 20 points and 10 rebounds, and 11 points and 11 rebounds, respectively, to Minnesota's fourth win in five games.
• Washington's Kyle Kuzma led his team with 22 points, while Jordan Poole added 20 points in the Wizards' seventh consecutive loss.
• The Timberwolves' efficiency at the free-throw line, making 24 of 31 attempts compared to Washington's 9 of 15, proved to be a key factor in the victory.

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