Edwards scores 41 to lift Timberwolves over Houston 127-114

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)


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MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards had 41 points, seven rebounds and six assists on Thursday night as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 127-114. One night after scoring 49 points in a win over Chicago, Edwards dominated the game early and late. He scored 18 points in the first quarter and 16 in the fourth, which began with Houston leading by six. Rudy Gobert had back-to-back dunks to start the quarter before Edwards took over with three 3-pointers as Minnesota outscored Houston 35-16 over the final 12 minutes. Jaylen Clark scored a career-high 17 points for the Timberwolves while Naz Reid had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Green led Houston with 28 points. Alperen Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Rockets, who lost their fifth straight.

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