The Timberwolves finished the 2023-24 in season tournament with a 3-1 record, but a point differential of 0. That point differential stood in the way of Minnesota advancing to the knockout stage, as the Phoenix Suns also finished 3-1 but were +34 through their four group stage showings.

Anthony Edwards had an extremely tough shooting night, finishing with 24 points, four rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block while shooting 10/25 from the field and 0/9 from the three-point range.