In an NBA matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 118-110. The Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards had a standout performance, scoring a season-high 44 points, including 22 in the first half, and a perfect 5/5 from downtown through three quarters. Edwards also contributed 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds, and 1 block, shooting 52% from the field. The Timberwolves led by 7 after three quarters, with Edwards scoring 14 points in the first quarter alone. Rudy Gobert added a double-double with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Dwight Powell was a notable presence for the Mavericks with 12 points and 8 rebounds. The Timberwolves were efficient from the three-point line, shooting 70% after the first quarter and leading 37-26. The Mavericks struggled with a 36% field goal percentage and were without their star player, Luka Doncic. The win improved the Timberwolves' record to 23-7, and they remain the only team in the league not to lose two games in a row.
Ant Edwards was in FULL attack mode as the 1st-place Timberwolves improve to 23-7! šŗ44 PTS (season high) šŗ6 3PM https://t.co/Ew9ZQFY5TY
Anthony Edwards tonight: 44 Points 4 Assists 3 Steals 3 Rebounds 1 Block 52% FG 6/11 3PM https://t.co/cMj7SBl8zx
Anthony Edwards tonight: 44 points 4 assists 3 steals 6 3PM https://t.co/8OjbwLvkqB
MIN 118, DAL 110 Wolves do what they needed to do against the Luka-less Mavs. Edwards: 44 points, 6-11 3s Gobert: 20p, 11r, 3 blks It wasn't pretty, but the Wolves found a way. Still the only team in the league that has not lost two games in a row.
Anthony Edwards has 38 points and is 5/5 from downtown! Mavs-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/FZFSr6NXIz https://t.co/IgCrbOjfNr
Anthony Edwards with 38 points through 3 quarters. Wolves lead by 7 going into the 4th. Nice job from Dwight Powell on the glass for Dallas, 12 points, 8 boards.
Ant Edwards pulls up for 31 PTS on the night š Mavs-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/FZFSr6NXIz https://t.co/mhLkiknfZt
Ant step-back, SPLASH. He's got 22 in the 1H š„ Mavs-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/FZFSr6NXIz https://t.co/nfMlnUmPRG
Maybe Luka really is the Mavs' defensive anchor. After a quarter, Minnesota is shooting 65 percent, and 70 percent from 3. They lead the Mavericks 37-26 going into the second.
MIN 37, DAL 26 after 1 Edwards: 14p Wolves 7-10 from 3, Dallas 36%FG Mavs forced 5 Wolves turnovers, otherwise this would be a 20-point game.
Handles, physicality, footwork. Ant Edwards showed a little of everything on this TOUGH bucket š¤ Mavs-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/FZFSr6Ovy7 https://t.co/llJQJsblcX
Ant Edwards shakes the defender and gets to the basket š„ Mavs-Timberwolves | Live on the NBA App š² https://t.co/FZFSr6Ovy7 https://t.co/xfAjOffXSz