Timberwolves Take Game 1 Victory
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves show more poise down the stretch as the defending champion Nuggets trail in a playoff series for the first time since 2022.
Game Summary
Anthony Edwards scored 43 points, Karl-Anthony Towns finished with 20, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves took home-court advantage from Denver with a 106-99 stunner over the Nuggets in Game 1 of a Western Conference semifinal series. Naz Reid scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, Mike Conley had 14 points and 10 assists, and Rudy Gobert grabbed 13 rebounds for Minnesota.
Player Performances
- Anthony Edwards: 43 PTS (playoff career high)
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 20 PTS
- Naz Reid: 16 PTS
- Nikola Jokic: 32 PTS
- Michael Porter Jr.: 20 PTS
- Jamal Murray: 17 PTS
Key Moments
It was a tight game early in the fourth, but the Timberwolves were more poised down the stretch. Conley hit a crucial three-pointer, and Edwards continued his scoring spree to secure the win for Minnesota.
Game Statistics
- Minnesota’s 18-4 lead in the first quarter
- Nuggets’ defensive effort in the second quarter
- Strong third-quarter performance by Towns and Conley
“Going against the best player in the world is always fun… going against the best team in the world is always fun.” – Anthony Edwards