Anthony Edwards delivered an impressive performance, scoring 20 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 120-106 victory over the Washington Wizards, who hold the worst record in the NBA.
Despite a sluggish first half marked by 13 turnovers, the Timberwolves regained their footing in the final period. Julius Randle also contributed with a double-double, adding 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Rudy Gobert chipped in with 11 points and 11 rebounds. On the opposing side, Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole scored 22 and 20 points, respectively, but it wasn’t enough to snap Washington's seven-game losing streak.
In another matchup, the Toronto Raptors narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-101, with Ochai Agbaji hitting the pivotal basket late in the game. Scottie Barnes shone with 23 points, and the Raptors managed to outscore the Warriors 27-15 in the closing stretch after trailing for much of the match.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons edged the New York Knicks 124-119 behind Cade Cunningham's 36 points, marking their second consecutive win over the Knicks after a long losing streak against them. Malik Beasley provided crucial points in the final moments, helping the Pistons maintain their lead.
