MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 107-97 win against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Patrick Beverley added 14 points, six rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, which lost eight of its previous nine games. The Timberwolves’ improved defense held Sacramento to 36.6% shooting and forced 20 turnovers.
Edwards hit four 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to push Minnesota to just its third win in 10 home games.
De’Aaron Fox had 28 points for the Kings and Buddy Hield finished with 16 off the bench.