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Anthony Edwards gets block to seal historic Timberwolves comeback on bad calf

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128, marking one of their biggest comeback wins in franchise history.
Timberwolves player Anthony Edwards blocked a crucial shot by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 13.2 seconds left in the game to preserve the lead.
This comeback was historic as no team had previously rallied from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter against a team with an.800 win percentage, according to OptaStats.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch criticized officiating after the win, noting the difficulty of playing against a team that fouls frequently, particularly mentioning Gilgeous-Alexander's performance.

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Fox 9

Anthony Edwards gets block to seal historic Timberwolves comeback on bad calf

Bad calf and all, Anthony Edwards helped lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to one of their most improbable wins in franchise history Monday night at Oklahoma City.

9 hours ago·Minneapolis, United States

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West Hawaii Today

NBA roundup: Timberwolves rally from 16 back en route to OT win over Thunder - West Hawaii Today

Anthony Edwards came up with a block in the closing seconds of overtime to help lift the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves to a stunning 131-128 overtime win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

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Star Tribune

Timberwolves pull off big comeback, beat Thunder 131-128 in overtime

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15 hours ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Le Figaro

NBA: a sublime Edwards counter on Gilgeous-Alexander seals the wild return of the Timberwolves

A class action by Anthony Edwards against the suitor MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped Minnesota succeed in an unlikely recovery against Oklahoma City on Monday in the NBA.

15 hours ago·Paris, France

Timberwolves tie franchise record for largest comeback in stunning overtime win over Thunder

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was considering subbing everyone out with Minnesota trailing by 19 points with fewer than seven minutes to play Monday in Oklahoma City. The Wolves and Thunder had just played 22 hours earlier in Minneapolis. Anthony Edwards was already on the bench with a lower leg ailment and there had been little to suggest anything good was on the horizon in the coming minutes for Minnesota against the top team in the West. But…

17 hours ago·Saint Paul, United States

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