DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on Sunday night.
The Timberwolves overcame a 15-point halftime deficit — the largest comeback in a Game 7 in NBA playoff history — behind Edwards, who had just four points, no rebounds and three assists at halftime but finished with 16 points, eight boards and seven assists.
His impact belied his 6-of-24 shooting that included a 2-for-10 3-point performance.
“It was tough, man, because I couldn’t find myself, my rhythm tonight,” Edwards said. “So I just had to trust my teammates. … I just had to make the right plays throughout the rest of the game. I did that and my teammates made shots. Big shout-out to those guys.”
As Minnesota took control late, over and over Edwards denied Jamal Murray, who had 24 points by halftime and finished with 35.
What's next for Iran after death of its president in crash?
Florida family’s 911 call to help loved one ends in death after police breach safety protocols
Coastal Carolina and Delaware will play home
‘The Blue Angels,’ filmed for IMAX, puts viewers in the ‘box’ with the elite flying squad
Police are still searching a suspect in the fatal shooting of a University of Arizona student
Messi the dog comes to Cannes for an encore
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing some restaurants
Former University of Missouri frat member pleads guilty in hazing that caused brain damage
French sports minister calls for sanctions after Monaco player tapes over anti
Air Force instructor pilot killed when ejection seat activated at Texas base