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April 24, 2023 - 4:45am | By James McCarty
(Minneapolis, MN) -- The Timberwolves averted disaster with a strong overtime in Game Four of the NBA Playoffs. Minnesota stayed alive in its first round series with a 114-108 overtime win over Denver at the Target Center.
Minnesota led by 12 late in the fourth quarter before the Nuggets went on a 12-0 run to force the extra frame. Anthony Edwards poured in 34 points, including a big three-point shot in the final minute of OT. Mike Conley Jr. chipped in with 19 points and eight assists.
Minnesota's savior.
Anthony Edwards.
Top __ player in the NBA. #NBAplayoffs // #RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/TWxxTHi1t4— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) April 24, 2023
Minnesota avoided the four-game sweep and cut the Nuggets' series lead to 3-1.
The series shifts back to the Mile High City for Game Five Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
