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Edwards Scores 34, Timberwolves Beat Kings 117-110

"We're taking a lot of pride in defense and it feels like our urgency is at a much higher level than it was earlier," Gobert said.

January 29, 2023

Anthony Edwards had 16 of his 34 points in the pivotal third quarter, D'Angelo Russell scored 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

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Rudy Gobert added 13 points and 14 rebounds for Minnesota, which has won five of six and took the first of two straight meetings between the teams at Target Center. Naz Reid added 14 points off the bench, including 10 in the Timberwolves' big third.

"We're taking a lot of pride in defense and it feels like our urgency is at a much higher level than it was earlier in the season," Gobert said. "It's exciting because it's what you need to be a really good team in this league."

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