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TFD: In D-League, Shabazz Muhammad had 24 points and this big-time dunk (video)

The Wolves sent top draft pick Shabazz Muhammad to the D-League so that he could play and perhaps gain some confidence. So far? So good.

By Michael Rand

January 13, 2014 at 3:30PM
Shabazz Muhammad during Media Day at Target Center on Monday, September 30, 2013 in Minneapolis
Shabazz Muhammad during Media Day at Target Center on Monday, September 30, 2013 in Minneapolis (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Wolves sent top draft pick Shabazz Muhammad to the D-League so that he could play and perhaps gain some confidence. So far? So good. Muhammad had 24 points to lead all scorers and helped Iowa to a 133-121 victory Tuesday afternoon.

Two of those 24 points came on this fast-break slam:

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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