The association’s No. 1 offense and No. 1 defense squared off at Target Center on Monday night, each flashing the brilliance that makes them (currently) the best. Jayson Tatum muscled his way through the Minnesota Timberwolves’ league’s best defense on occasion, while Rudy Gobert stifled countless shots near the rim.
But neither held a candle to Anthony Edwards’ dominance.
Edwards scored on three straight possessions in overtime, nearly blowing the lid off the Target Center roof. After the final overtime horn sounded, Edwards’ on-court postgame interview couldn’t be heard as MVP chants rained down from the crowd.