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Anthony Edwards block vs Thunder marks largest Timberwolves comeback in franchise history

Published February 25, 2025, 12:30 PMPao Ambat
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Minnesota erased a 25-point deficit as the Timberwolves outscored the OKC Thunder, 51-26, in the final two frames to pull off a comeback for the ages.

The Minnesota Timberwolves set a new franchise record for their largest comeback win in franchise history, wiping out a 25-point deficit against the OKC Thunder. | Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves

Don’t ever count Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves out. 

Edwards denied Shai-Gilgeous Alexander’s potential game-winning attempt in the dying moments of overtime, helping the Timberwolves complete a stunning 25-point comeback over the Thunder, 131-128, Tuesday, February 25,. 

Minnesota erased a 121-105 deficit in the final 3:31 of regulation, riding a blistering 16-0 run to force overtime with star Anthony Edwards sitting out in that crucial stretch. 

Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid combined for 49 points to anchor Minnesota (32-26) while Edwards flirted with a triple-double of 17 markers, 13 rebounds, and eight dimes. 

Meanwhile, SGA topscored OKC (46-10) with 39 points as the Thunder’s three-game winning streak ended. 

Oklahoma City now embarks on a three-game road trip starting in Brooklyn against the Nets (21-35) while Minnesota travels to South California to face the LA Lakers (34-21). 

(With reports from Pao Ambat)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]