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Sunday's Wolves-New Orleans game recap

Anthony Edwards' block, steal and three-point play sealed the win for the Wolves.

By Kent Youngblood

April 9, 2023 at 10:29PM
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (1) and center Karl-Anthony Towns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr, Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves

He had 24 points and 13 boards. It was his block at one end, then his steal and three-point play that sealed the victory.

BY THE NUMBERS

38-8 The Wolves' edge in bench scoring.

39-9 The Wolves' edge on three-point shooting.

25 Wolves assists on 39 made shots.

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

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