Anthony Edwards is back in the spotlight as the NBA Playoffs heat up. After showing his skills last year in big matchups against stars like Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic, Edwards now has another tough test. He’s leading the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves into a playoff battle against the third-seeded Los Angeles Lakers.
Game 1: Anthony Edwards Is Ready
The Timberwolves will play Game 1 at the Crypto.com Arena, and fans can relax—Edwards is healthy and good to go. There have been no injury updates or news that suggest he might miss the game.
The team even shared photos of Edwards landing in LA with his teammates, ready to face the fight ahead.
A Playoff Rematch with a Twist
Last season, the Timberwolves made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals. They put up a strong fight but were eliminated by Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. Now, fate has brought Edwards and Doncic face-to-face again, but this time, things are different.
Doncic is now wearing the purple and gold as part of the Lakers, after a big trade earlier this year.
Season Series: Tied and Tense
The Timberwolves and Lakers played four times this season, and each team won two games. But here’s something important: three of those games were before the Lakers made the major trade for Doncic.
After the trade, on February 27, the Lakers (with Doncic and LeBron James) beat the Timberwolves 111-102. In that game, the Wolves were missing key players like Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, and Edwards finished with 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Meanwhile, LeBron and Doncic combined for a huge 54 points and 30 rebounds.
Edwards Responds to Doubters
Many basketball experts are saying the Lakers will win this series. Reporters asked Anthony Edwards how he felt about those predictions. He responded with a cool and confident attitude:
Yeah, I just love it, it’s dope. I love the fact that everybody wants the Lakers to win. That’s how it’s supposed to be, they don’t want the Timberwolves to win. I get it, Edwards said.
That short reply says a lot. Edwards isn’t scared he’s fired up. He’s likely using this talk as motivation to bring his best game on the court.
