The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Sunday's Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets fighting for their season. They lost the first three games of the series and were staring at a sweep if they couldn't find a way to a win. For much of the game, it appeared as though the Timberwolves were going to keep their season alive.

With under three minutes left, the Nuggets were forced to call a timeout after Anthony Edwards' extended the Timberwolves lead to 12, 96-84. For those who believed the game was over, they haven't been paying attention to Minnesota's propensity for blowing leads this year.

The Nuggets closed the game on a 12-0 run and were a missed free throw by Nikola Jokic with 12 seconds left from losing outright in regulation. Instead the game would head to overtime.

The unbelievable collapse left some fans dumbfounded, while others were vocal in their distaste for the Timberwolves.

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The Timberwolves were however able to shake off the blown lead. In overtime, they built a quick seven point lead with 90 seconds left. In amazing fashion, they nearly found a way to blow it again. The Nuggets managed to cut the deficit to a single point. But Edwards crossed up Aaron Gordon and sank a dagger triple as Minnesota staved off elimination, 114-108.

Edwards did everything he possibly could to help his team win. He finished with 34 points, six rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks in the win. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic tied a career playoff high with 43 points.

Game 5 will be Tuesday night in Denver.