The second half of Sunday's matchup at Target Center could have doubled as a heavyweight prizefight.
After dismal shooting provided a subpar first half for both sides, there was Damian Lillard, perennial All-Star and the NBA's most clutch scorer, representing the Portland Trail Blazers in one corner and the Minnesota Timberwolves' 19-year-old challenger Anthony Edwards across the ring.
The two guards traded blows back-and-forth, fighting to give their respective sides an advantage. A Lillard three, followed by an Edwards trey. A Lillard stepback, an Edwards drive. And then BANG! an Edwards highlight-reel dunk that has become commonplace in the Wolves' 2020-21 season.