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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 14: Julius Randle #30 and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate after winning Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves played the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
The Timberwolves won by a score of 127-117.
Anthony Edwards finished with 42 points, eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block while shooting 13/22 from the field and 4/9 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Timberwolves Star Anthony Edwards Made NBA History
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 14: Julius Randle #30 and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Five of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Target Center on May 14, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images)
Edwards also made NBA history with his incredible performance.
Real App wrote: “Anthony Edwards now has the 4th most points by a player before turning 25 in NBA history. He passes Carmelo Anthony.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: De’anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket and gets fouled by Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first half at Chase Center on March 13, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Edwards had come into the night with averages of 29.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 40.2% from three-point range in 56 games.
He is in his sixth NBA season (all with the Timberwolves).
Charlie Walton of Zone Coverage wrote: “Minnesota gives up 69 points in the second half, allowing Golden State to cut a 25-point hole into 7 with 8:37 left, but the Wolves hold on and snap their 3-game skid. Anthony Edwards was brilliant, start to finish: 42 points 8 rebounds 5 assists 13-22 FGs // 4-9 3Ps // 12-12 FTs”
FINAL: Wolves 127, Warriors 117
Minnesota gives up 69 points in the second half, allowing Golden State to cut a 25-point hole into 7 with 8:37 left, but the Wolves hold on and snap their 3-game skid. Anthony Edwards was brilliant, start to finish:
42 points
8 rebounds
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Edwards And The Timberwolves This Season
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Rudy Gobert #27 and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrate defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Four of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 12, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Timberwolves are now 41-26 in 67 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
They have won six out of their last ten games.
Following the Warriors, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Sunday when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JANUARY 15: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shake hands after the game at Target Center on January 15, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Edwards has helped lead the Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals in each of the previous two seasons.
Prior to his arrival, they had not made it that far since the 2004 season with Kevin Garnett.
Warriors Struggling
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Warriors are the ninth seed with a 32-34 record in 66 games.
They have lost four in a row (and three out of their last ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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