Timberwolves Reclaim First Place in Western Conference Despite Officiating Controversy
Anthony Edwards Leads Team to Victory with 27 Points, Criticizes Referees for Lack of Calls
- The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 107-101 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, placing them back in first place in the Western Conference.
- Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, but criticized the officiating, stating that the team received no calls during the game.
- Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels were key in the Timberwolves' defensive performance, with Gobert contributing 12 points and 18 rebounds.
- The Timberwolves' victory came despite the absence of Mike Conley due to hamstring tightness.
- The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points, but the team's Rookie of the Year candidate, Chet Holmgren, was held to just four points.