With Anthony Edwards once again taking charge, the Minnesota Timberwolves dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 143-101 win in Game 3 on Saturday. This victory was crucial for Minnesota, as they were on the brink of falling into a 0-3 hole in the series.
Edwards showed from the opening minutes that he was on a mission to get the Timberwolves back on track. His aggressive approach and confident play set the tone for the game. But his impact wasn’t limited to scoring. He was also in the middle of a physical exchange that captured attention across the league.
During a tense moment on the court, cameras caught Oklahoma City’s Lu Dort shoving Edwards. Edwards quickly responded with a push of his own, and the pair engaged in a brief, heated standoff.
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Fortunately, the confrontation didn’t escalate further. Despite the brief scuffle, nothing seemed to slow Edwards down.
Anthony Edwards’ Undisputable Performance In Game 3 Win
Anthony Edwards put on an all-around clinic on Saturday night. His energy, skill, and aggression fueled the team to their first win of the series and reignited their hopes for a comeback. Edwards didn’t wait for the moment to come to him and seized control of the game from the very beginning.
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In the opening quarter, Edwards came out firing, leaving no doubt that he was there to dominate. By the end of the first 12 minutes, the Timberwolves had built a 20-point lead, mainly due to his electric start. During that stretch, Edwards scored 16 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out two assists, and added a steal. He shot 6-of-8 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc.
ANT WENT OFF IN THE FIRST QUARTER 🔥
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Edwards finished the night with 30 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. He shot a scorching 12-of-17 from the field and knocked down five of his eight three-point attempts. Edwards also made two trips to the free-throw line to trail the series 2-1.
