That extra period remained close, but Oklahoma City had the chance to salvage the win down one with 22 seconds left, and the Thunder had the ball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat Nickeil Alexander-Walker off the dribble, got in the lane for the lay-up to take the lead — and Anthony Edwards came flying in for the block.
The ball fell into Terrence Shannon Jr.'s hands, the Wolves called timeout and they held on for a 131-128 victory. It was the largest comeback in franchise history as Minnesota trailed by as many as 25 points during the must-see TV game.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was cut off by a courtside reporter after cursing on a hot mic after win over the Thunder.
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