Anthony Edwards scores go-ahead basket, Timberwolves top Nuggets in 119-116 thriller

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after making a 3-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards hit a go-ahead 7-foot floater with 25.7 seconds left, and Rudy Gobert iced the game with two free throws to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 119-116. Edwards scored 29 points, Gobert had 17 points and 14 rebounds and Julius Randle added 23 points and seven assists for the Timberwolves. They recovered from a 25-3 fourth-quarter run by the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic had 26 points, 13 assists and nine rebounds and hit two free throws with 2:30 left to put Denver up 116-109 before Minnesota roared back.

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