Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards pull away the game from the Nets

Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Brooklyn Nets 101-86 thanks to 29 points and eight rebounds from Anthony Edwards. For the Timberwolves, who won after losing to the Milwaukee Bucks the previous night, Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 28 points and nine rebounds. Mike Conley scored 14 points in the end.

Cam Thomas led Brooklyn, which dropped its fourth straight game, with 18 points. Nic Claxton added 12 points and seven rebounds, while Mikal Bridges ended with 15 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. In the fourth quarter, Minnesota outscored Brooklyn 31–20, helping to secure the win. With 6:35 remaining, Brooklyn was down 80-78. With 4:21 left, the Timberwolves led 89-78 thanks to a 9-0 run that weakened the Nets' hopes. During the run, Edwards made a deep two-point jump jumper and Jaden McDaniels nailed a three-pointer. Kyle Anderson converted a layup, and Towns added two more free throws.