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Wolves 131, Thunder 128 SGA – 39 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists JDub – 27 points, 6 assists Wiggins – 19 points, 7 rebounds Edwards – 17
Anthony Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 141-124 on Sunday night
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A little over midway through the first quarter in Charlotte, N.C., Julius Randle backed down his defender in the post and then fired a crisp kickout pass to Jaden McDaniels above the 3-point line. McDaniels had an open look at a 3 from an area of the floor that has been profitable for him.
Julius Randle, shown during Tuesday's game against Philadelphia, scored 25 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists Wednesday against Charlotte. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Jaden McDaniels matched a game high with 29 points and Julius Randle was one assist shy of a triple-double Wednesday night.