“But we wanted space for our guys to score.” “We really wanted to spread the floor, and if they wanted to post Rudy up for the remainder of the game, we would find a solution for that,” Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said. Minnesota finished 49% from the floor and made just 9 of 30 3-point attempts. Brooklyn adjusted, switching more frequently on pick-and-rolls to cause more disruption. The Wolves shot close to 60% in the first half. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 32 points, but missed several key shots down the stretch. The outcome spoiled 26 points from Minnesota big man Rudy Gobert - his most in a Wolves uniform since being acquired in the offseason. Cam Johnson - also part of the trade with Phoenix - recovered from taking a hit to the face to finish with 15 points and eight rebounds, and Royce O’Neale came off the bench and added 12 points and 15 rebounds.Įdwards cited for allegedly striking arena staff with chair
“It’s our job to make sure that he can get to his spots and get his shots and continue to shoot, stack up these thirties as much as he possibly can.”ĭinwiddie, acquired from Dallas in the Kyrie Irving trade, had 29 points and 11 assists. “I don’t think anybody knew that Mikal was was this amazing offensively, just being completely real,” Dinwiddie said. Acquired from Phoenix last month in the deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns, Bridges has scored 30 or more points in four of his past five games. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mikal Bridges scored 34 points, fellow Brooklyn newcomer Spencer Dinwiddie came up with a final stop and the Nets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-123 in overtime Friday night.ĭinwiddie blocked Mike Conley’s 3-point attempt as time expired to give the Nets their fourth victory in five outings.īridges frequently quieted a raucous Target Center crowd, making 4 of 8 3-pointers and 13 of 24 overall shots.
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