Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is tossed from the game after picking up his second technical, and tosses the ball into the stands on his way out.
Alexander, waited until the ball left his right hand, leapt and swatted it away from the basket for an emphatic block, capping a 25-point comeback win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wembanyama received six votes in Vardon's poll. Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley tied with "the field" with two votes apiece, while Edwards, Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunni
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into a 23-point hole early, Anthony Edwards was ejected during the third quarter and they remained without Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, and yet, the Wolves still found themselves in another nail-biter.
Anthony Edwards leads the Timberwolves against Houston as the two Western Conference rivals return from the All-Star break. See how you can watch the game for free.
Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night.
Yes, it's an unlikely origin, but every trend starts somewhere, and this one is all the rage across the league.
The Oklahoma City Thunder led by as many as 25 points in the second half of their game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, but anytime Anthony Edwards is on the other side of the floor, no lead is safe.
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The latest injury update for Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards on Friday against the Houston Rockets.