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Timberwolves Blitz Kings 144-117 as Edwards Leads Fourth Win in Five

Balanced scoring with revived interior defense is powering a real reset for Minnesota.

Overview

  • Anthony Edwards finished with 26 points, five assists and two steals, erupting for 16 in the second quarter after missing his first five shots.
  • Rudy Gobert posted 19 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, helping hold the lane as Minnesota piled up 64 points in the paint.
  • The Timberwolves shot 53.6% from the field and hit 18 three-pointers, stacking 40-point second and third quarters to put the game out of reach.
  • Jaden McDaniels added 21 points, Julius Randle scored 19 and Naz Reid chipped in 13, with seven Wolves reaching double figures.
  • Zach LaVine led Sacramento with 26 points as Domantas Sabonis returned from rib soreness to log 20 points and 13 boards; Minnesota heads to Utah on Monday to complete a road back-to-back.