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Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards enters clutch mode in final few minutes vs. Nuggets and sends the Christmas showdown into overtime
The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 for Denver.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (19-10) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks (20-8) in this Tuesday night NBA matchup.
The Timberwolves and Garnett bowed out in the first round of the playoffs for seven straight seasons, but KG never hinted at wanting out. When he finally won a championship with the Celtics in 2008, the first thing out of his mouth after his now-famous “Anything is possible!” line was, “ This is for everybody in ‘Sota .”
Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards explains how his mom and childhood losses shaped his trash-talk edge and fearless mindset.