Alexander, waited until the ball left his right hand, leapt and swatted it away from the basket for an emphatic block, capping a 25-point comeback win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue their six-game homestand on Thursday night as they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. This matchup marks the first leg of a back-to-back for the Lakers,
Alexander’s go-ahead shot attempt and the Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Thunder 131-128 in overtime.
The Thunder would not score again in regulation and the Timberwolves went on a 16-0 run to close the game and force overtime — one of only four 24+ point fourth-quarter comeback
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit to defeat the red-hot Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The 23-year-old guard stunned fans as he dropped 17 points against the Thunder,
Minnesota's rally happened mostly without Edwards, who played less than four minutes in the fourth quarter. The Timberwolves also won without center Rudy Gobert, who was out with lower back spasms. The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Minnesota pulled off the ultimate heist, and showed how its superstar helps — and hurts — in clutch situations.
The Oklahoma City Thunder led by as many as 25 points in the second half of their game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, but anytime Anthony Edwards is on the other side of the floor, no lead is safe.
Anthony Edwards made sure the Minnesota Timberwolves walked away victorious on Tuesday night, delivering a clutch defensive play in a thrilling 131-128 overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Anthony Edwards came up with a block in the closing seconds of overtime to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning 131-128 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night.