Denver—- Anthony Edwards is quickly becoming the face of the NBA, and with performances like tonight, it won’t take long for everyone to know it. Anthony scored 43 points in the game to lead the Timberwolves to a road win over the Defending Champion Denver Nuggets, 106-99 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series.
Naz Ried had 26 points for Minnesota as well, with 14 of those coming in the fourth quarter to help steady the Timberwolves while they took the lead and held it for most of the quarter. Denver’s Nikola Jokic had 32 points, eight rebounds and nine assists on the night, but he also had seven turnovers. Jamal Murray also I pitched in 17 points. Game two will be Monday night back in Denver with the Timberwolves looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead on Denver.
