Anthony Edwards delivered a career-high 51 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves (55-24) to a thrilling 130-121 victory over the Washington Wizards (15-65) on Tuesday night.
Edwards’ stellar performance, accompanied by Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 23 points and Rudy Gobert’s double-double of 19 points and 16 rebounds, fueled the Timberwolves’ remarkable second-half resurgence.
The Timberwolves recorded their fourth win in five games and eighth in ten, maintaining their momentum as they head into a crucial matchup against the Denver Nuggets.
With a top-three seed secured in the Western Conference, Minnesota now eyes a potential shot at the No. 1 seed in the West, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash with Denver.
Despite a valiant effort from Corey Kispert (25 points) and Jordan Poole (24 points), the short-handed Wizards couldn’t withstand Edwards’ offensive onslaught, suffering their seventh loss in eight games.
Washington’s early dominance, fueled by a 21-point lead in the first quarter, was overshadowed by Minnesota’s relentless determination and Edwards’ scoring barrage.
The Wizards’ hot shooting in the first quarter, coupled with Minnesota’s early struggles, set the stage for a dramatic turnaround.
