The Minnesota Timberwolves made things far more difficult than they needed to be, but they nevertheless came away with a 127-108 victory over the short-handed Chicago Bulls Wednesday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Anthony Edwards had 49 points Wednesday night as the Timberwolves beat the Bulls, just missing his third career 50-point game. Edwards told reporters after the game he won't be participating in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest.

Anthony Edwards scored 49 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 127-108 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday in Minneapolis.