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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125–109 on November 3 at Barclays Center, with the visitors' offensive efficiency proving decisive in a wire-to-wire victory. Donte DiVincenzo and Jalen McDaniels led Minnesota with 25 and 22 points respectively, while the Timberwolves shot 56.4 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers to Brooklyn's 12. Minnesota's ball movement was crisp, generating 33 assists against 16 turnovers, and they controlled the glass with 53 rebounds compared to the Nets' 40. The second quarter proved pivotal—Minnesota outscored Brooklyn 35–31 in that frame to seize control, then pulled away decisively in the fourth quarter with 34 points to Brooklyn's 21. C. Thomas paced the Nets with 25 points and Nic Claxton added 19, but Brooklyn's 40.4 percent shooting and 131.0 defensive rating betrayed a team unable to contain Minnesota's offensive rhythm. The Timberwolves' 131.0 offensive rating underscored their dominance in transition and spacing. Minnesota's balanced attack and superior efficiency positions them well in the Eastern Conference race.
