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Minnesota Timberwolves Edge Past Sacramento Kings in Overtime Thriller

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Sacramento Kings delivered an electrifying performance that extended into overtime, concluding with the Timberwolves securing a victory with a final score of 130-126. This win improved the Timberwolves' season record to 7-6, matching that of the Kings. The game, held at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, was witnessed by 16,478 fans who were treated to a contest filled with lead changes and intense moments.


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Key Highlights from the Game


The Timberwolves showcased their resilience and strategic execution throughout the game. They led for 42 minutes and managed to build their biggest lead to 20 points, demonstrating their dominance at various stages of the match. The team's efficiency on both ends of the court was evident as they finished with an overall shooting percentage of 48 percent from the field and an impressive 41 percent from beyond the arc.


Anthony Edwards stood out for Minnesota with a stellar performance, scoring 36 points on efficient shooting (52 percent from field goals), including hitting five three-pointers. His contribution was pivotal in keeping his team ahead during crucial moments. Rudy Gobert also made significant contributions with a double-double consisting of 11 points and rebounds each while adding three blocks to his stat line.


Sacramento Kings' Valiant Effort


Despite falling short in overtime, the Sacramento Kings displayed commendable effort and skill throughout regulation time. They managed to tie up scores multiple times leading to ten lead changes over course of game indicating how closely matched both teams were. The Kings excelled inside paint scoring total sixty points compared against forty-two by Wolves which kept them competitive till very end.


Looking Ahead


The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to host Phoenix Suns at Target Center in Minneapolis on November 17th at 3:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on AZFamily or FDSN networks ensuring they don't miss any action as Wolves look forward continue their winning momentum.


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