Edwards drops 42 as Timberwolves end 3-game skid vs Warriors

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By Joel Reyes

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally snapped their three-game losing skid, securing a 127-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday (PH time) at Chase Center. Anthony Edwards scored 42 points for the Wolves, who moved into a tie for fifth place with the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference standings with a 41-26 record.

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The Wolves pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring the Warriors 38-20 during that period to build a commanding 69-48 advantage at the half. Edwards took over for Minnesota during the opening half, recording 20 points, 6 rebounds, and three assists in the first two quarters.

The Warriors fought back in the third quarter, outscoring the Wolves 39-31 to cut the deficit to 13 points entering the final period. A 10-2 run from Golden State in the fourth quarter saw Minnesota’s lead shrink to seven points with 8:37 left in the contest.

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The Wolves kept the Warriors at bay the rest of the way, though, as they cruised to their 19th away win of the season. Edwards, who also had 8 rebounds and 5 assists, shot 13-for-22 from the field and a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line.

Brandin Podziemski scored a team-high 25 points for the Warriors, who fell to 32-34 after the home loss. Kristaps Porzingis also had a solid offensive outing, scoring 20 points on 7-for-16 shooting.

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