NBA Final Score: Timberwolves 144, Kings 117
Edwards Leads Timberwolves to Victory
Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start, missing his first five shots, to explode for 26 points and dominate the Sacramento Kings. The Minnesota Timberwolves began a quick road back-to-back on Sunday in Sacramento. Both teams entered with contrasting recent performances: Minnesota had just crushed the Utah Jazz by 40 points, while Sacramento had lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by 31.
Game Highlights and Performance
Minnesota wore their distinctive retro black tree jerseys, with Rudy Gobert making a strong impact early. Gobert blocked Domantas Sabonis—who had just returned from a two-game absence—grabbed the loose ball, and finished a coast-to-coast layup. Gobert was perfect in the first period, going four for four and rejecting three shots.
Early offensive efforts from Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle helped the Kings keep the game close despite Edwards' early shooting difficulties. Sacramento kept the score tight at 31-25 thanks to efficient three-point shooting, making six of eleven attempts in the first quarter. However, their heavy reliance on isolation and one-on-one possessions limited their effectiveness as the game progressed.
"After starting the game missing all five of his shots, Anthony Edwards exploded for 26 points to pound the Kings into a pulp."
"Rudy Gobert made sure to do them justice. He opened the game by blocking a Domantas Sabonis jumper, corralling the loose ball, then finishing a coast-to-coast layup."
The Timberwolves widened the gap as the game went on, ultimately securing a decisive 144-117 win over Sacramento.
Summary
The Timberwolves’ strong team effort, highlighted by Edwards’ late scoring burst and Gobert’s defensive dominance, overcame Sacramento’s early shooting success and led to a commanding victory.
Author’s Note
This game illustrated how a dominant defense and timely scoring runs can quickly overcome early struggles, underscoring the Timberwolves’ depth and resilience.