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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Sacramento Kings 124–110 on November 14 at Target Center, with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combining for 56 points to lead the home side. Edwards scored 30 points while Randle added 26 as Minnesota shot 48.8 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers to establish control. Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis led all scorers with 34 points and Zach LaVine contributed 25, but the Kings shot just 44.1 percent and managed only 19 points in the fourth quarter, signaling a decisive defensive collapse. Minnesota's 51 rebounds and 28 assists powered a 115.2 offensive rating, while Sacramento's defense allowed a 115.2 rating despite forcing 12 steals. The Timberwolves' third quarter (31 points) and fourth quarter (32 points) proved decisive as they outpaced Sacramento's fourth-quarter output by 13 points. The Kings' 32 assists showed ball movement but couldn't overcome Minnesota's balanced scoring attack and superior execution down the stretch. The Timberwolves' defensive tightening in the final frame positions them well in the Western Conference race.
