NBA: Anthony Edwards paces Timberwolves past Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves extended their 3-game win streak as Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 25 points in a 128-117 win over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The sophomore guard struggled against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday with a season-low five points but rebounded in Detroit highlighted by a 12-point first quarter and three straight buckets in the third quarter. Karl-Anthony Towns put up 21 points and 14 rebounds in the win, eclipsing the 20-point mark in 11 of last 13 outings. Minnesota moved into 7th place in the Western Conference with a 27-25 record as seven players scored in double figures. Patrick Beverley totaled 11 points, seven assists and six rebounds including a step back triple to seal the win. Taurean Prince and Malik Beasley combined for 41 points on 9/11 shooting from 3-point range.

Jaden McDaniels, who will participate alongside Edwards in the Rising Stars Challenge later this month, scored 10 points and two boards. Jarred Vanderbilt added 13 points and six rebounds in the win. The Pistons were without rookie Cade Cunningham after the guard left in the loss versus the New Orleans Pelicans with a right hip pointer and is day to day. Jerami Grant and Saddiq Bey took over the majority of the offensive load, combining for 37 shots. Bey had 21 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, while Grant finished with 20 points and two blocks. Frank Jackson led the Pistons with 25 points off the bench. Isaiah Stewart scored 10 points and 13 rebounds. Bey, Cunningham and Stewart will also compete in the Rising Stars Challenge. The Timberwolves wait for a Saturday night rematch with the Pistons, while Detroit hosts the Boston Celtics on Friday.

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