The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a 122-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. It was a strong performance from Anthony Edwards, as he looked to be in great form after the All-Star break. However, immediately after the win, Edwards revealed that he missed the chance to dunk Daniel Gafford.
During an interview after the game, the 24-year-old shooting guard claimed that he felt fresh and seemed happy with his performance. But he admitted he should have dunked on Gafford. Edwards also sent a message to the Mavericks center.
"I should have dunked on Gafford," Edwards said. "I hope you see it. I should have punched your ass, but I saved you."
Anthony Edwards to Daniel Gafford 👀
"I should have dunked on Gafford. I hope you saw it. I should have punched your ass but I saved you." pic.twitter.com/QKQpveYG0g
- NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) 21 February 2026
Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 40 points, six rebounds and one assist. He accomplished that statline while shooting 53.3% from the floor and 38.4% from beyond the three-point line. The four-time All-Star looks as good as ever and is ready to lead Minnesota in the final stretch of the regular season.
Edwards may be having the best season of his career so far. Through 47 games played, the six-year veteran is averaging 29.5 points (career-high), 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game, while shooting 49.4% field goal percentage (career-high) and 40.1% three-point percentage (career-high).
It appears the Timberwolves are getting hot at the right time. With the club sitting in sixth place in the Western Conference, Minnesota is 7-3 in their last 10 games and is currently on a three-game winning streak. We'll see Anthony Edwards and his teammates in action again on Sunday when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers at home.
