Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 122-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. This win gives the Timberwolves a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Key Performances
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Anthony Edwards:
- Scored 30 points
- Made six three-pointers
- Contributed to the team’s overall success
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Julius Randle (Warriors):
- Led Golden State with 31 points, all scored before halftime
- Shot four three-pointers
- Added eight rebounds and nine assists
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Klay Thompson (Warriors):
- Scored 22 points
- Contributed significantly despite the absence of Jordan Poole due to injury
Game Highlights
- The game was tied at halftime, but Minnesota pulled ahead early in the third quarter.
- Randle’s playmaking ability was crucial, starting with seven consecutive points and adding five more with three consecutive shots.
- Randle’s overall performance included:
- Eight rebounds
- Nine assists
- Green had team-highs of 22 points and nine assists, matching his career high for most three-pointers in a single playoff game.
Bench Contributions
- Jonathan Kuminga played an important role off the bench for Golden State, despite limited playing time due to injury issues affecting the starting lineup.
Final Moments
- Golden State trailed by as many as seven points but narrowed the gap to two late in regulation.
- Edwards sealed the victory with two free throws, marking his second consecutive game scoring over 30 points since returning from knee surgery after suffering an ACL tear on January 14.
Next Steps
The Timberwolves will aim to take control of the series when they host Game 5 on Thursday night at Target Center.
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