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[Saba Sports News] On Sunday, Minnesota Timberwolves standout Anthony Edwards nearly delivered the season’s most spectacular dunk. He fiercely took on Anthony Davis during the first quarter of the Timberwolves’ game against the Lakers, causing a stir at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.
The audience was on edge as Edwards attempted to overpower Davis with a dunk but narrowly missed. An extra inch might have made it a legendary poster-worthy moment. Despite Edwards’ protests, the referees did not call a foul, and the game continued with the Lakers leading 16-15.
Edwards’ ambitious attempt mirrored the Timberwolves’ overall struggle in their road game, as they couldn’t secure a win despite his contribution of 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists in a 120-109 defeat. Davis outshone his namesake, dominating the court with a remarkable performance reminiscent of Wilt Chamberlain, accumulating 27 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals, and 3 blocks.
The Lakers’ success was partly due to the Timberwolves’ lack of strength, especially in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns with a knee injury and Rudy Gobert, who unexpectedly missed the game due to a hamstring issue. Davis took full advantage, overshadowing his direct matchup in a game where he emerged as the superior Anthony.