Anthony Edwards’ stunning 38-point performance, including eight crucial points in overtime, propeled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling 114-109 victory over the previously undefeated Boston Celtics on Monday night, marking the Timberwolves’ fourth consecutive home win and a significant upset in the early NBA season.
Jaden McDaniels’ impactful 20-point contribution, coupled with Rudy Gobert’s solid double-double effort of 14 points and 12 rebounds, further solidified the Timberwolves’ resilience, overcoming foul trouble for Karl-Anthony Towns.
Despite an impressive combined 58-point effort from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for the Celtics, the team faltered against the Timberwolves’ resilient defense, recording a season-low 39.1% shooting and a significant 18 turnovers.
Kristaps Porzingis’ 20-point performance provided a crucial boost for the Celtics, yet proved insufficient in overcoming the Timberwolves’ resolute defense and Edwards’ offensive brilliance.
