Anthony Edwards received a crucial injury update for the Timberwolves' game on Saturday night against the Nets.

With Denver potentially shorthanded by as many as three starters, the Timberwolves have a strong path to covering the spread in the Mile High City.

The Timberwolves average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.7 more made shots on average than the 12.4 per game the Nets allow. The Nets average 14.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Timberwolves give up.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Terrence Shannon Jr. is dealing with a foot injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

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Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game injury absence with 26 points and 12 rebounds, hitting the go-ahead 3-pointer with 38.5 seconds left to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Oklahoma Cit

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points for Denver.

Ghosts of Timberwolves games past roamed the rafters of Ball Arena. They were on the loose this Christmas, haunting the halls of the concourse, whispering in the ears of Nuggets players who've been around long enough to remember Rudy Gobert's Game 7 fade-away or Russell Westbrook's foul at the buzzer.