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Anthony Edwards scored 39 points, including an unlikely 3-pointer that sealed the game, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Boston Celtics 119-115 on Saturday. Julius Randle had 16 points and Donte DiVincenzo added 15 for the Timberwolves,
The Timberwolves and Celtics battled in one of the most competitive games of the night, trading runs until the final minute at Target Center. Minnesota found just enough separation late, closing strong to secure a 119-115 win.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves leading by three in the final 20 seconds of regulation, Anthony Edwards dribbled out the shot clock, tried to cross up Celtics guard Derrick White and kicked the ball,
Jaylen Brown accomplished a performance Larry Bird last pulled off in the Celtics' matchup against the Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA Cup Pool Play game and Western Conference Finals Rematch.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 114-113, after Collin Gillespie made a go-ahead jumper with 6.4 seconds left in the game.
Phoenix Suns are 9-2 in their last 11 games after stunning Minnesota, 114-113, on Nov. 21 at Mortgage Matchup Center
While appearing on a live version of the Zach Lowe Show, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch took a shot at JJ Redick.
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