Anthony Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated defending champion Denver in the final minutes for a 106-99 victory in Saturday's (Sunday, Manila time) NBA playoff series opener.
DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 04: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles against Aaron Gordon #50 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter in Game One of the Western Conference Second Round Playoffs at Ball Arena on May 04, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
None delivered more in the clutch than NBA Sixth Man of the Year Naz Reid, who scored the first 10 Minnesota points in an 18-7 run to break an 84-84 deadlock. Reid scored 14 of his 16 points in the last quarter. "He has done a good job of finding us late in games and giving us confidence," Conley said of Edwards.
Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points for Denver while Jamal Murray had 17, all in the second half after his first scoreless playoff half in 59 post-season contests.Edwards scored 25 of Minnesota's 40 first-half points on 10-of-17 shooting, keeping the T-Wolves within 44-40 at halftime."I just felt good," Edwards said. "My teammates found me on some easy layups. I've never gotten that many easy buckets so that was pretty fun.
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