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Saturday's Wolves-Houston game recap

Anthony Edwards scored 44 points on a season-high 29 shots, and the Wolves needed them against the Rockets.

By Kent Youngblood

January 22, 2023 at 4:32AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nathan Knight (13) and guard Anthony Edwards (1) celebrate during the final seconds of a win over the Houston Rockets in an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Anthony Edwards, Wolves

He set season highs in shots taken (29), shots made (17) and points scored (44), leading the third-quarter comeback from a 12-point deficit. His eight threes made was a Wolves high for the season.

BY THE NUMBERS

8 Threes made by Edwards, a season high by a Wolves player this season.

36-30 Minnesota's edge in bench scoring, led by Nathan Knight's 19.

16-7 Minnesota's edge on the break.

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Kent Youngblood

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Kent Youngblood has covered sports for the Minnesota Star Tribune for more than 20 years.

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