Anthony Edwards’s monster dunk leaves Collins bruised and out of game

• Dunk helps Minnesota to 114-104 victory over Jazz
• All-Star dislocates finger during breathtaking play

One thunderous dunk provided a perfect snapshot of Anthony Edwards' second-half dominance on Monday night.

Edwards threw down a monster slam over John Collins of the Utah Jazz in the third quarter, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-104 victory but leaving both players banged up after the play.

I was thinking I was going to miss it because I wasn't close to the rim, but somehow God willed it in for me," said Edwards, who scored 25 of his 32 points after halftime.

The play immediately went viral on social media. Timberwolves veteran point guard Mike Conley said it may be the best dunk he has witnessed in person.

He's like a cat almost," Conley said. He just keeps going forward and lands on his feet. Stuff like that is what makes him who he is and why he can maneuver in the game how he does."

Edwards said he grew up idolizing players like Vince Carter who were known for their dunking ability.