Edwards, Randle combine to spark another Timberwolves comeback win vs. Nuggets, tie series.
Minnesota came from 19 down behind Edwards, who scored 30 with 10 rebounds (and two blocks), and Julius Randle with 24.
If it feels like we've seen this movie before, it's because we kind of have. Two years ago, Minnesota trailed Denver by 20 in Game 7 of their series, only to stage one of the greatest comebacks in playoff history and win to advance. This time was only 19 points, and it's just Game 2, but you get the idea.
Anthony Edwards scored 30 with 10 rebounds (and two blocks), Julius Randle added 24 points, and the Timberwolves came from behind to win 119-114 to take Game 2 of their first-round series. That series is tied 1-1, headed to Minnesota. Of all the good things for the Timberwolves in this game, the most important was how Edwards looked.
In Game 1, he'd appeared slowed and bothered by his ailing knee. Monday night, he was back to his explosive self again and able to get to the rim, scoring six of his 10 buckets inside the restricted area. "He was awesome.
It was unbelievable," Minnesota coach Chris Finch said, via the Associated Press. "Also in that (first) period when we were down, he was great on the bench. Great leadership, positive.