Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards demolishes Golden State Warriors' Kevon Looney with an immense alley-oop slam dunk
A Wild, Memorable Slam by Anthony Edwards
The NBA playoffs heated up last Saturday, as Anthony Edwards unleashed an electrifying dunk during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors.
The jaw-dropping highlight came in the waning seconds of the third quarter, with the score at 67-62 in favor of Golden State. With the ball in his hands near halfcourt, Edwards charged at his opponents, sprinting past Jonathan Kuminga before meeting Kevon Looney at the basket. Flying high through the air, Edwards sent the ball pinning off Looney's backboard in a vicious, one-handed slam.
Anthony Edwards' Rising Game
Edwards collected himself after a slower start in the first half, and delivered a remarkable performance in the second, one that helped the Timberwolves secure a 102-97 win. Scoring a team-high 36 points, Edwards poured in 28 points in the second half alone. He completed the game with an impressive 13 field goals, 5 three-pointers, and 8 successful free throws.
Alongside Edwards, only three Timberwolves players managed to score in double digits. Julius Randle followed Edwards with a sterling triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, and added three steals. Jaden McDaniels contributed 15 points and six rebounds to the cause.
With the Timberwolves up by three, they displayed a strong finish, outscoring Golden State 33-24 in the crucial final 12 minutes. The team dominated the boards, securing 44 rebounds, and demonstrated excellent ball movement, creating 28 assists. In contrast, the Warriors managed just 36 rebounds and 21 assists.
The thrilling victory gives the Timberwolves a commanding 2-1 series lead, and a road win at that. With Edwards finally regaining his form, the Timberwolves are positioned to potentially close out the series as soon as possible.
The Timberwolves aim to widen the gap to 3-1 in the series when they take on the Warriors in Game 4. Set to tip off on May 12 at 10 p.m. ET, the match promises even more heated competition.
Sidelights
*Draymond Green, a key figure of the Warriors, fouled out in the final minutes of Game 3.
- The Warriors' performance in Game 3 marked a new playoff low in the Stephen Curry era.
- Green reached a notable milestone in Game 3 - his 116th playoff game as a Warrior.
- Fans reacted to Shams Charania's Stephen Curry injury update before the game, with uncertainties hovering around the star player's injury status.
[1] Anthony Edwards came alive in the second half, leading the Timberwolves to a win in Game 3 with 36 points.
[2] Despite suffering from an ankle injury, Anthony Edwards powered through the game with determination and skill.
- Sports analysts are reacting positively to Anthony Edwards' electrifying performance in Game 3, particularly his one-handed slam that gave the Timberwolves a lead they wouldn't relinquish.
- Odds for the Timberwolves closing out the series against the Golden State Warriors are looking promising, given Edwards' impressive display in the playoffs.
- Observers are noting that Edwards' rising game has been a crucial factor in the Timberwolves' success, contributing to their 2-1 series lead against the Warriors.
- Basketball enthusiasts had a reason to cheer last Saturday, as the Timberwolves secured a memorable win against the Warriors, thanks in part to Edwards' jaw-dropping dunk.
- The duel between the Timberwolves and the Warriors in the NBA playoffs is heating up, with Edwards emerging as a potential gamechanger for Minnesota, and the series poised to be decided in the upcoming Game 4.
