Saturday's Timberwolves-San Antonio game recap

The Wolves made a season-high 24 three-pointers against the Spurs.

April 8, 2023 at 10:27PM
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrates after scoring against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, April 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
Wolves guard Anthony Edwards celebrated after scoring against the Spurs during the first half Saturday. (Stephen Spillman, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Anthony Edwards, Wolves

The All-Star has had some sluggish performances since returning from illness and a sprained ankle, but he was back to form with 33 points in Austin.

BY THE NUMBERS

24 Wolves made three-pointers, a season high.

28 Most minutes played by any Wolves player.

33 The Wolves' biggest lead.

WRITTEN IN PENCIL

For the third time in 13 months, the Wolves broke the team record for points in a game.

151-131 at San Antonio*, April 8, 2023

150-126 vs. Chicago, Dec. 18, 2022

149-139 at San Antonio, Mar. 14, 2022

144-109 vs. New Orleans, Apr. 13, 2016

143-107 vs. L.A. Lakers, Mar. 28, 2014

142-115 vs. L.A. Clippers, Feb. 8, 2020

141-123 at Houston, Jan. 9, 2022

*-in Austin, Texas

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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