The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Washington Wizards 120-106 at Capital One Arena on January 14, 2025 in a game tipped off at 4:00 AM broadcast time.
Anthony Edwards delivered a dominant performance with 41 points, including 20 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota pulled away late.
Washington remained competitive for three quarters before fading during a decisive Timberwolves scoring run.
Game Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | January 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Capital One Arena, Washington DC |
| Attendance | 14,386 |
| Final Score | Timberwolves 120 – 106 Wizards |
| Timberwolves Record | 21-18 |
| Wizards Record | 6-32 |
Minnesota struggled with turnovers early but improved efficiency after halftime.
Washington shot well from three-point range but lacked interior defense and rebounding.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 25 | 26 | 31 | 38 | 120 |
| WSH | 20 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 106 |
The Wizards briefly led during the third quarter before Edwards took over the game late.
Minnesota outscored Washington by 11 in the final period to secure the victory.
Key Player Leaders
| Team | Points Leader | Rebounds Leader | Assists Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | Anthony Edwards – 41 | Rudy Gobert – 11 | Anthony Edwards – 7 |
| Wizards | Kyle Kuzma – 22 | Jonas Valanciunas – 8 | Kyle Kuzma – 5 |
Julius Randle contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds while Gobert recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards.
Jordan Poole added 20 points for Washington during its seventh straight defeat.
Full Game Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Q1 | Minnesota leads narrowly after slow start |
| Q2 | Teams trade baskets in balanced period |
| Halftime | Timberwolves ahead by four |
| Q3 | Wizards briefly take the lead |
| Mid Q4 | Edwards sparks 16-2 Minnesota run |
| Late Q4 | Deep Edwards three extends lead |
| Final | Timberwolves win 120-106 |
Edwards opened the decisive fourth quarter stretch with a reverse layup before assisting a baseline three-pointer on the next possession.
He later buried a deep three-pointer that forced a timeout and effectively ended Washington’s comeback hopes.
Minnesota committed 13 turnovers in the first half but only six after the break as offensive control improved.
The Wizards made 17 three-pointers yet were outrebounded 53-34 and could not contain Minnesota inside.
The Timberwolves secured their fourth win in five games while Washington’s rebuilding season continued with another defeat.
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