The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 136-125, at Target Center on Sunday.

A 35-26 second quarter carried Minnesota to their win, getting their lead up to 17 points at times in the second half. In fact, the Timberwolves led by at least four points for the final 30 minutes, finishing the game on a 30-23 run. Minnesota shot 52 percent from the field, 44 percent from three-point range and 84 percent from the free-throw line. In addition, the Timberwolves recorded 11 steals and seven blocks while the Nets had just four steals and one block. That led to the T'Wolves winning the turnover battle 17-9.

The Nets (28-17) were led by Kyrie Irving and his 30 points, six rebounds and five assists. Patty Mills dropped 21 points and three rebounds. Kessler Edwards accrued 15 points and five rebounds, while James Harden collected 13 points, five rebounds and 13 assists. James Johnson led the bench with seven points, five rebounds and four assists.

The Timberwolves (23-23) were led by Anthony Edwards, accruing 25 points and four assists. Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 23 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. D'Angelo Russell finished with 23 points, five rebounds and 10 assists, while Jaden McDaniels had 14 points and four rebounds. Jaylen Nowell led the bench with 16 points, two rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Minnesota traveling to face the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn returning home to play the Los Angeles Lakers.