Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Rudy Gobert added 23 points and 19 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their winning streak to five games with a 114-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Occasionally in an NBA season, the postgame mood and public comments from a team, especially one with playoff expectations, can feel like the team lost even after a win. This was the mood the Timberwolves found themselves in after a 114-109 victory Saturday over a 76ers team that was out five of its top six scorers — and doesn’t mind losing for purposes of securing a high draft

Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, including a pair of clutch baskets down the stretch, to help the Minnesota Timberwolves earn a 114-109 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers for the Wolves’ fifth consecutive victory.