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Anthony Edwards Wows Fans as Wolves Beat Nuggets; Jokić's Triple-Double Streak Ends

Jack MurrayJanuary 25, 2025

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 25: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves handles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on January 25, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE(Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
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The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to have the Denver Nuggets' number.

Minnesota cruised to a 133-104 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday—improving to 2-0 against their Northwest Division foe this season—after eliminating the Nuggets in last year's playoffs.

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The Timberwolves took a 71-60 halftime lead and a 38-31 advantage in the third quarter set the tone for a runaway win. Nuggets center Nikola Jokić had 20 points, 11 assists and three rebounds, ending his five-game triple-double streak.

The Timberwolves got great output from Julius Randle, who had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Seven Timberwolves scored more than 10 points in the victory, but it was Anthony Edwards who shined brightest.

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Anthony Edwards today: <br><br>34 Points<br>9 Rebounds <br>61% FG<br>+27 +/- <a href="https://t.co/DKQXqGVPw2">pic.twitter.com/DKQXqGVPw2</a>

Edwards scored 34 points and added nine assists, one rebound and one steal while going 14-of-23 from the field, including 3-of-8 from three-point range. He also set the Timberwolves franchise record with his 976th made career three.

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ANT LOGO 3 FOR WOLVES HISTORY 🚨<br><br>He passes KAT for MOST THREES in <a href="https://twitter.com/Timberwolves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Timberwolves</a> franchise history 🎯<br><br>He's up to 34 PTS on 60.9 FG% on ESPN! <a href="https://t.co/cZPW0Iesxg">pic.twitter.com/cZPW0Iesxg</a>

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Fans took to social media to celebrate Edwards' efforts and leading his team past a bitter foe.

SneakerReporter @SneakerReporter

I'm convinced the Timberwolves just need to play 82 day games. Where has this team been hiding.

StatMuse @statmuse

Anthony Edwards is now the franchise leader in 3-pointers.<br><br>He's only 23 years old. <a href="https://t.co/dd9wjqF4fR">pic.twitter.com/dd9wjqF4fR</a>

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Anthony Edwards should be an All-star starter this season.

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any "capper" that told you to take Anthony Edwards under, unfollow that guy

Salley Mitchell @SalleyBMitchell

Anthony Edwards is so fun to watch. He is the proud owner of the Denver Nuggets.

The Timberwolves improved to 23-21 with the win and they occupy the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

Minnesota and Denver will play two more times in the regular season, with the next matchup coming on March 12 in Denver.

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