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Anthony Edwards says Timberwolves ‘knew everything’ Nets would do but still got dominated

The Brooklyn Nets faced the toughest test of their recent hot streak on Saturday. They passed with flying colors, dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 123-107, before a sellout crowd at Target Center.

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Bad Timberwolves loss to Nets leads to eye-popping postgame quotes

The Timberwolves' rough home loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night led to some eye-popping quotes from players in the postgame locker room. After losing a Christmas overtime classic in Denver, the Wolves came into this one as clear favorites over a Brooklyn team that was still looking to reach double-digit victories on the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / December 28

Minnesota Timberwolves star says team must ‘look in the mirror’ after embarrassing loss to Nets

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not make a good account of themselves against the Brooklyn Nets at all. The Minnesota Timberwolves followed up their heartbreaking overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets with a Saturday night upset at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets.

Anthony Edwards News / The SportsRush / December 28

'I Would Have Booed Us': Anthony Edwards Slams Timberwolves’ Effort in Blowout Loss to Nets

There are favorites and underdogs in the NBA, but no matchup should ever be taken for granted, especially in the season’s early days, when many take time to find their footing.

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The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz

In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Canis Hoopus / December 28

Nets 123, Timberwolves 107: A Christmas Hangover

Is anyone really surpised? Just a few after an insane overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets on Christmas, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Brooklyn Nets in an obvious let down spot.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels leaps over Nic Claxton for insane poster dunk

Jaden McDaniels is best known for his defense, but the Minnesota Timberwolves forward can still unleash plenty of offensive firepower on a given night.

Terrence Shannon News / Hoops Rumors / December 27

Terrence Shannon Jr. To Miss At Least Two Weeks With Foot Injury

The Timberwolves announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. will be reevaluated in two weeks after leaving Thursday’s game with soreness in his left foot. An MRI revealed that the second-year shooting guard suffered an abductor hallucis strain.

Anthony Edwards News / The SportsRush / December 27

Is Anthony Edwards Playing Tonight vs Nets? Injury Report (December 27th)

After a heartbreaking Christmas loss, the Timberwolves return home and will be taking on the Brooklyn Nets tonight. Unfortunately, Anthony Edwards, who almost turned the game around with a 44-point showing to force overtime against the Nuggets, has since picked up an injury.

Anthony Edwards News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops 6-word message after being ejected vs Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets capped off the Christmas Day slate in style, collectively putting forth a matchup that seemed best suited for the NBA playoffs.

Nikola Jokic News / Total Apex Sports / December 26

The Joker’s Wild: Nikola Jokic Drops 56 in Instant NBA Christmas Classic Overtime Thriller Against Minnesota Timberwolves

If you decided to skip the late-night NBA Christmas Day slate to catch up on sleep or pretend to like your in-laws’ gifts, I have bad news: You missed the game of the year.

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Anthony Edwards News / Field Level Media / December 26

Timberwolves intend to tighten effort vs. surging Nets

Coming off his sixth 40-point outing of the season, Anthony Edwards hopes to help the Minnesota Timberwolves earn their fourth straight home win Saturday night when they face the improving Brooklyn Nets.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Draft on SI / December 26

Timberwolves Could Finally End Search for Point Guard in 2026 NBA Draft

The Minnestoa Timberwolves have had a solid start to the 2025-26 NBA season. Chris Finch's team may have lost on Christmas Day, but prior to an overtime defeat at the hands of Denver, the Timberwolves went on a three-game win streak that included victories against the Thunder, Bucks and Knicks.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26

Nikola Jokic delivers in late-night Christmas win over Timberwolves

Jokic put up a 56-point triple-double in a 142-138 Denver Nuggets victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves that ended just before midnight Christmas night.

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