Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 factors and 7 assists for the Thunder (25-3), who misplaced for the second time in three video games after beginning 24-1 on the heels of their NBA championship final season.
Julius Randle had 19 factors on simply 3-for-15 capturing, however his missed free throw after a make with 53 seconds remaining allowed the Wolves to maintain the ball down by two and arrange Edwards for his clutch shot.
Edwards, who’s been managing soreness in his proper foot, then grabbed a defensive rebound to arrange two free throws by Randle and stole the ball from Gilgeous-Alexander on the following possession to seal the victory.
Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid every scored 15 factors and Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds for the Wolves (18-10), who misplaced in 5 video games to the Thunder within the Western Convention finals final spring.
With the start of the vacation break, a nationwide broadcast and the defending champion Thunder on the town, the environment at Goal Middle was particularly revved up — and so was Timberwolves coach Chris Finch. He was ejected halfway by means of the primary quarter after some non-calls he argued had been fouls on the Thunder, restrained by his assistants and crew safety as he continued his vehement complaints on the officiating crew.
The primary half was a very tough time for each rims, with the Wolves capturing 34 per cent from the ground and the Thunder at simply 39%. Even free throws had been a game-long drawback for the Wolves, making simply 33 of a season-high 47 makes an attempt.
Oklahoma Metropolis hosts Memphis on Monday.
Minnesota hosts Milwaukee on Sunday.
