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Timberwolves edge warriors in dramatic finish as other teams play across USA

By Reuters | Mar. 30, 2019

**Carl Anthony-Towns celebrates sinking the Warriors [Courtesy]**

Karl-Anthony Towns made a tiebreaking — and controversial — free throw with a half-second remaining in overtime Friday night, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a 131-130 victory that dropped the visiting Golden State Warriors into a tie for the top spot in the Western Conference.

Kevin Durant fouled Towns as he was breaking for the basket on an inbounds play. Durant was called for a pushing foul near the hoop even though the pass appeared to be over both players’ heads.

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