The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched a 122-111 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, showcasing a stellar performance from Anthony Edwards. Fresh off the All-Star Break, Edwards looked revitalized and ready to lead his team. Yet, in a lighthearted postgame moment, he confessed to missing a chance to dunk on Daniel Gafford.
Edwards, feeling energetic and pleased with his game, humorously called out the Mavericks' center. “I should've dunked on Gafford,” Edwards quipped.
Anthony Edwards to Daniel Gafford 👀
— NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) February 21, 2026
“I should’ve dunked on Gafford. I hope you see this. I should’ve punched on your ass but I spared you” pic.twitter.com/QKQpveYG0g
“I hope you see this. I should've punched on your ass, but I spared you.”
Edwards was the driving force for the Timberwolves, racking up 40 points, six rebounds, and one assist. He shot an impressive 53.3% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range. The four-time All-Star is clearly in peak form, ready to steer Minnesota through the final stretch of the regular season.
This season might just be Edwards' best yet. Over 47 games, the six-year veteran is averaging a career-high 29.5 points, along with 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He's also hitting career-highs with a 49.4% field goal percentage and a 40.1% three-point percentage.
The Timberwolves are heating up at the perfect moment. Currently holding sixth place in the Western Conference, they've gone 7-3 in their last 10 games and are riding a three-game winning streak. Edwards and his squad will be back in action on Sunday, facing the Philadelphia 76ers at home.