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[Saba Sports News] Minnesota Timberwolves standout Anthony Edwards almost delivered the season’s most spectacular dunk on Sunday. In a fierce moment during the first quarter against the Lakers, Edwards charged at Anthony Davis with a dunk attempt that nearly silenced the Crypto.com Arena crowd in Los Angeles.
The dunk narrowly missed, with Edwards just inches away from a highlight-reel moment over Davis.
Despite Edwards’ protest for a foul, the score remained close at 16-15 in favor of the Lakers. Unfortunately for Edwards, his overall efforts couldn’t secure a win for the Timberwolves, as he recorded 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 120-109 defeat.
Davis outshone his counterpart with a dominant performance reminiscent of Wilt Chamberlain, posting 27 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals, and 3 blocks. His success was partly due to the Timberwolves’ weakened lineup, missing key players like Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, the latter unexpectedly out with a hamstring injury.