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Edwards returns in a 136-132 win over the Rockets highlighted by Terrence Shannon Jr. with 23 points off the bench, sealing the Minnesota Timberwolves as the No. 6 seed while their first-round opponent—Nuggets or Lakers—remains uncertain, hinging on Sunday’s games and Minnesota’s finale against the Pelicans.
Anthony Edwards returned from a minutes restriction to power the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 136-132 win over the Houston Rockets in a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair. Terrence Shannon Jr. kept Minnesota hot early, Durant burned for Houston, and Edwards delivered a late burst to seal the victory. The win comes with Minnesota resting several key players and has no impact on the playoff seeding.
After clinching the No. 1 seed, the Oklahoma City Thunder will rest most of their players in Friday’s game against Denver, while the Nuggets may be shorthanded with Jokic, Murray and Gordon listed as questionable. Denver is also touting Tim Hardaway Jr. as a potential Sixth Man of the Year candidate. Portland’s Shaedon Sharpe and Vit Krejci are questionable for the Blazers vs. Clippers as they chase the No. 8 seed, and Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards is questionable for a weekend set in Houston as Rudy Gobert rests for a second straight game.
In a 110-108 overtime win, the Timberwolves benefited from six missed or incorrect calls by Scott Foster's crew in the final two minutes of regulation and OT, per the NBA Last Two Minute Report, including a non-call on Sengun's screen and an incorrect out-of-bounds possession; Minnesota executed the biggest overtime comeback in league history while Houston disputed the officiating. Finch lamented that regulation should've ended, and Minnesota moved to 45-28 ahead of a date with the Pistons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from a late deficit and beat the Houston Rockets 110-108 in overtime, but the game was overshadowed by controversial officiating from Scott Foster, including Naz Reid's ejection and several perplexing calls that sparked postgame frustration from coach Chris Finch and players.
Minnesota erased a late 4th-quarter deficit and, after a controversial wave of calls, unleashed a 13-point overtime rally (including a 15-0 stretch that flipped a 15-point hole) to beat Houston 110-108. The game featured Naz Reid’s ejection and emphasized a chaotic officiating storyline, with Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle delivering key plays as the Wolves completed one of the NBA’s most remarkable OT comebacks since play-by-play data began in 1996-97. They’ll next face Detroit.
The Celtics host the Minnesota Timberwolves at TD Garden with Jaylen Brown listed as probable due to a left quad contusion after he had 30 points in Boston's 117-112 win over Memphis. Boston sits 2nd in the East at 47-23 on a four-game win streak, while Minnesota is 6th in the West at 43-28. The Celtics’ next game is a home date with Oklahoma City on Wednesday, and the Timberwolves will follow with a road game against Houston.
Los Angeles tweaked their rotation, beat the Timberwolves (following a win over the Knicks) to move six of seven and show they can contend with top teams. Austin Reaves delivered 31 points while Luka Dončić posted a 31‑point, 11‑rebound, 11‑assist triple‑double; Deandre Ayton contributed 14 points and 12 rebounds amid limited help, and the Lakers’ defense carried them through, underscoring their improving groove as injuries linger.
San Antonio stays No. 1 in Week 20 Power Rankings despite an end to their 11-game winning streak, while Minnesota and Orlando climb the board as the Timberwolves complete a 3-0 West road trip and the Magic push toward a top-eight seed. Denver slides after a rough stretch, and Detroit remains the lone secure playoff spot in the East. The piece highlights a slate of upcoming interconference games and key performances, including Anthony Edwards’ 21 points in the Wolves’ win over Denver, as teams jockey for postseason positioning amid a busy schedule.
Timberwolves topped the Nuggets 117-108 in Denver on national TV, riding a strong second quarter and a balanced eight-man rotation led by Anthony Edwards (21) and Jaden McDaniels (20). Nikola Jokic produced 35 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists for Denver, but Minnesota’s transition game—30 fastbreak points—helped them pull away. The win moves Minnesota one game ahead of Denver in the West (38-23 vs 37-24), tightening the race for the No. 3 seed as the Wolves head into a three-game homestand starting against the Grizzlies.
Edwards hit a stepback three over two defenders to put Minnesota ahead 92-88 with 43 seconds left, then yelled 'That's what I do!' at coach Chris Finch as the Timberwolves held on for a 94-88 win over a Kawhi Leonard- and John Collins-out Clippers; he finished with 31 points on 12-for-24, showcasing his clutch ability in a sloppy late game.
ESPN reports veteran guard Mike Conley is set to rejoin the Minnesota Timberwolves after being traded to Chicago and then Charlotte and bought out by the Hornets; talks are ongoing for him to re-sign with Minnesota, with teammates publicly supporting a return.
Veteran guard Mike Conley plans to re-sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves after clearing waivers following a pair of trades this week, leveraging a loophole that allows a reunion with Minnesota while he can’t rejoin the Bulls. Minnesota has two open roster spots and could bring him back on a prorated minimum deal, valuing leadership even as his minutes and scoring have declined this season.
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks, adding a scoring guard to bolster the bench and gaining Dosunmu’s Bird rights for free agency; Dillingham and Miller head to Chicago, and Dosunmu is set to debut Friday against the Pelicans, after averaging about 15 PPG on 51% shooting and 45% from three.
The Timberwolves and Grizzlies meet again tonight in Memphis with Minnesota favored (-7.5) to win against a Grizzlies lineup missing several starters. The betting angle centers on Rudy Gobert, projected for a double-double, with a game projection around 118-109 in favor of Minnesota and a total of 229.5. The article also notes several Grizzlies injuries (including possible Jaren Jackson Jr.) and offers suggested same-game parlay bets alongside current odds from multiple sportsbooks; tip-off is 7:30 p.m. ET at FedExForum.