The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 101-86, at Target Center on Saturday.

There were 12 ties and 10 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points until the final moments. That was Minnesota, who rode a 59-41 second half to this blowout win. They actually finished the game on a 21-8 run over the closing six minutes when it was a two-point game. The Timberwolves shot 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range while holding the Nets to 34 percent from the field and 17 percent from long range. Minnesota also outscored Brooklyn in fastbreak points, 25-6, while out-blocking them, 9-2.

The Nets (21-35) were led by Cam Thomas, collecting 18 points, six rebounds and two assists. Mikal Bridges amassed 15 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Nic Claxton compiled 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists, while Dorian Finney-Smith finished with 11 points and nine boards, Cam Johnson led the bench with 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Timberwolves (40-17) were led by Anthony Edwards, generating 29 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 28 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Mike Conley had 14 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Kyle Anderson totaled 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists.

On deck for Brooklyn is a road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. As for Minnesota, they return to action on Tuesday in a home meeting with the San Antonio Spurs.