Edwards Hits Dagger Three as Wolves Snap Rockets 8-Game Win Streak

Anthony Edwards hit a clutch three-pointer with about a minute remaining to seal a 136-132 victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Houston Rockets on Friday, ending Houston's eight-game winning streak. Edwards finished with 22 points, but it was Terrence Shannon Jr. who led all Wolves scorers with 23 points off the bench.

Amen Thompson was absurd in a losing effort — 41 points on 17-of-22 shooting with 7-of-7 from the free throw line, plus 9 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal and a block. Kevin Durant added 33 points for Houston. The Rockets led at multiple points and cut a 10-point Wolves lead down to four with about a minute left before Edwards buried the dagger from deep.

The loss locks Houston into the 5-seed in the West. Minnesota holds steady at the 6-seed. These two teams could potentially meet in the first round depending on how the final seedings shake out Sunday — and if this game was a preview, the NBA should hope it happens.