Reeling Nets fall to Timberwolves after Mikal Bridges misses key free throw
NY Post
In another late-game fight, the Nets came up short and as the more well-rested team.
Thanks to a third-quarter surge, the Nets had some hope to get back in the game against the Timberwolves, who were on their second night of a back-to-back after beating the Wizards on Wednesday.
But, if Minnesota’s energy was down compared to normal, it didn’t show much and it didn’t affect the result as their league-leading defense and size couldn’t be denied, giving them a 96-94 victory over the Nets on Thursday night at Barclays Center.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a game-high 27 points to go with 10 rebounds, while Anthony Edwards netted 24.
Mikal Bridges led the way for the Nets with 21 points, shooting 8-for-18 from the field.
But despite Bridges’ effort and leadership, he let the Nets down in the final seconds.
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