The Timberwolves moved to 3-2 this season with a thrilling win over the Nuggets on Friday night. The game was close until the final play, with Anthony Edwards shining brightest for Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards delivered a standout performance, scoring 29 points, including a go-ahead floater with 25.7 seconds left, to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a thrilling 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Edwards’ heroics came in the final minutes of the game, as the Timberwolves overcame a 25-3 run by the Nuggets in the fourth quarter. His clutch basket put Minnesota ahead 117-116, and Rudy Gobert sealed the win with two free throws with 10.1 seconds remaining.
The Timberwolves’ victory highlighted their strength and Edwards’ calmness in tough moments. However, the game got intense before the final six minutes, especially with a fierce dunk and some trash talk between Rudy Gobert and Christian Braun.
Anthony Edwards reflects on Timberwolves vs Nuggets heated moment
The rivalry between the Timberwolves and Nuggets has been building over the past few seasons, with both teams showcasing their competitive spirit and determination to win which continued in their latest face-off also. Speaking on the broadcast after the game, AD spoke about the heated moment between Rudy Gobert and Christian Braun that resulted in double technical fouls.
He said, “They know when they see us they don’t like us, and I’m pretty sure they know we don’t like them. You seen the little brawl in between timeouts. It’s always a great game. I love going against those guys. Plus they got the best player in the league, so I look forward to it.”
