NBA Final Score - Timberwolves 144, Kings 117: Edwards Sacrifices Sacramento

NBA Final Score: Timberwolves 144, Kings 117

Edwards Leads Timberwolves' Dominant Win

Anthony Edwards started the game struggling, missing his first five shots, but then surged to score 26 points, overwhelming the Sacramento Kings. The Minnesota Timberwolves began their quick road back-to-back Sunday in Sacramento, facing a Kings team on the opposite trajectory.

Teams' Recent Performances

Just two days earlier, the Wolves had crushed the Utah Jazz by 40 points, while the Kings suffered a 31-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Both teams aimed to reset and respond in this matchup.

Game Highlights

Minnesota wore their retro black tree jerseys, with Rudy Gobert making a strong impression.
Gobert blocked Domantas Sabonis—recently back from a two-game absence—then scored a coast-to-coast layup.
Gobert finished the first quarter perfect from the floor (4-for-4) with three blocks.
Donte DiVincenzo and Julius Randle provided early help for Sacramento.

Despite Edwards' rocky start, the Timberwolves led narrowly 31-25 after the first quarter, as the Kings shot six of eleven from three-point range. However, Sacramento’s reliance on isolation play limited their overall effectiveness moving forward.

"Minnesota was dawning their beautiful retro black tree jerseys and Rudy Gobert made sure to do them justice."

"Anthony Edwards, in his first full game wearing the tree jerseys, missed all five of his field goal attempts to open the game."

The Timberwolves' collective effort and Edwards' later explosion sealed a convincing victory over Sacramento.

Author's summary: Edwards overcame a slow start to lead the Timberwolves to a commanding 144-117 win over the Kings, solidifying Minnesota's momentum on their road trip.

Canis Hoopus — 2025-11-10