Date: April 3, 2025
Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Competition: NBA Regular Season
Game Summary:
The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games with a 105-90 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 28 points, overcoming a brief injury scare in the second quarter. Rudy Gobert dominated the paint, contributing 21 points and 18 rebounds. The Timberwolves took control in the second quarter and maintained their lead throughout the game.
Key Performers:
- Minnesota Timberwolves:
- Anthony Edwards: 28 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals.
- Rudy Gobert: 21 points (9-10 FG), 18 rebounds.
- Naz Reid: 13 points.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 13 points.
- Julius Randle: 11 points, 8 rebounds.
- Brooklyn Nets:
- Nic Claxton: 18 points (9-10 FG), 6 rebounds.
- Dariq Whitehead: 17 points.
- Trendon Watford: 11 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists.
- Maxwell Lewis: 10 points, 6 rebounds.
Notable Moments:
- Anthony Edwards suffered an ankle injury late in the second quarter after stepping onto Nets coach Jordi Fernandez’s foot but returned after halftime to lead the team to victory.
- The Nets provided extended playing time to younger players, with Maxwell Lewis making his first career start and Trendon Watford starting for the third time as a Net.
Team Records:
- *Minnesota Timberwolves:*
- Season Record: 45-32.
- Position: Competing for the sixth seed in the Western Conference to secure a guaranteed playoff spot.
- *Brooklyn Nets:*
- Season Record: 25-52.
- Position: Sixth in the NBA draft lottery standings, focusing on player development amid a rebuilding season.
Next Games:
- *Minnesota Timberwolves:*
- April 5, 2025, at Philadelphia 76ers.
- *Brooklyn Nets:*
- April 6, 2025, hosting the Toronto Raptors.
