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Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards single-handedly takes down Thunder in final 30 seconds
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The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder traded control all night, but the ending belonged to one player. In a tense Western Conference matchup, Anthony Edwards took over while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ran out of answers. The Timberwolves leaned on Anthony Edwards when it mattered most. He didn't just score, he defended, and ultimately, slammed the door shut. Minnesota seized the final moments and turned them into a statement win.
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The Timberwolves trailed 107–104 late in the fourth and looked shaky. Still, the moment didn't scare Edwards. With 38 seconds left, he rose and drilled a go-ahead three that stunned the building.
After the ensuing timeout, the Thunder went right back to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This time, Edwards met him at the rim and erased the layup attempt . From there, the arena roared as momentum fully shifted.
On the Thunder's final possession, Edwards stayed attached to Gilgeous-Alexander, pressured the handle, swiped the ball away , and sealed it. The Timberwolves ripped off an 8–0 run to close the night and escape with a 112–107 win.
The Timberwolves winning without their voice
The finish carried extra weight. Early on, Chris Finch was ejected in the first quarter , leaving the Timberwolves without their head coach for most of the night. From there, what followed was pure resolve. Minnesota didn't fold. Instead, they steadied. Gradually, communication sharpened. Soon after, defensive rotations tightened. As a result, every possession became intentional.
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Meanwhile, the Thunder kept pushing. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attacked gaps and finished with 35 points. In response, the Timberwolves answered with discipline and trust. Edwards set the tone on both ends, posting 26 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks. His confidence spread. Stops turned into belief. Belief turned into execution.
In the end, the final sequence told the story. Shot. Block. Steal. Control. When it mattered most, the game demanded a closer, and Anthony Edwards answered. If this is what the Timberwolves look like when everything's on the line, who's stopping them when the lights get brighter?
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