Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas returned from his left hamstring strain with a 30-point outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

After an ugly home loss to the Nets, Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards didn't hold back on his team, siding with frustrated fans.

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.

In a recent interview, Anthony Edwards candidly addressed the energy of the Timberwolves after being booed by fans.

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It was only a matter of time before Chris Finch would erupt. The Timberwolves used it as fuel in their win over the Thunder.

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.

The Bulls are 8-7 in home games. Chicago ranks fourth in the league with 29.5 assists per game led by Josh Giddey averaging 9.2. The Timberwolves are 8-6 on the road. Minnesota ranks ninth in the Western Conference with 44.1 rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 11.0.