Edwards Scores 49 as Timberwolves Hold Off Spurs, 127-121

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) shoots on San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl (25) in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

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By Associated Press

April 8, 2022 at 2:54 AM UTC

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April 8, 2022 at 3:53 AM UTC

Minneapolis (AP) -- Anthony Edwards set a career high with 49 points and Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves hung on for a 127-121 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

Edwards’ big output came on 16-of-28 shooting and 6 of 14 from 3-point range. He found multiple ways to score, including a highlight-reel dunk and a game-high 11 free throws. He added eight rebounds and six assists, too.