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TST Best Bets: April 23, 2026

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards [5] with forward Julius Randle against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center in Phoenix on Jan. 29, 2025. Thursday's slate brings another day of exciting NBA playoff hoops after the Detroit Pistons went on an electric 30-3 run against the Orlando Magic, tying the series and re-asserting their status as the No.

1 squad in the Eastern Conference. Out West, the Oklahoma City Thunder handled business against the Phoenix Suns once again, increasing their series lead to 2-0. In the NHL, the Los Angeles Kings sit at a 2-0 deficit against Colorado while the Anaheim Ducks tied their series against the Edmonton Oilers after a 6-4 victory on Wednesday.

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All new players get a 50% welcome bonus and up to $250 in free bets. First Pick: Minnesota Timberwolves +2. 5 Rundown: Following a 30-point masterclass by Anthony Edwards, the Minnesota Timberwolves return to Minneapolis for Game 3 against the Denver Nuggets, tied 1-1.

Down by 19 points, Minnesota refused to give in on Monday as Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo complemented Edwards' firepower, scoring 24 and 16 points respectively. After being outscored by Denver by 14 in the first quarter, the Timberwolves went on to outshoot Denver both from the field and beyond the arc. Minnesota also overwhelmed their opponent defensively with six steals and two blocks.