The Minnesota Timberwolves have taken a 3-1 advantage in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves edged out a 116-113 victory on Sunday by dint of a dominant showing from Anthony Edwards.
The night also featured a memorable moment between the young star and a living legend. Cameras captured Edwards guarding LeBron James during Game 4. As Edwards made his way back down the court, he attempted to nudge LeBron by pushing several times to establish his position before the whistle blew.
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The way Edwards handled the psychological pressure of the moment reminded fans of the legendary mental toughness displayed by icons like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan on the court. Edwards attributed much of his success to his dedication to film study.
In the end, Edwards capped off the night with 43 points. His performance was especially clutch in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 of the Timberwolves’ 32 points. Along with scoring, Edwards contributed nine rebounds and six assists and shot 12-of-23 from the field and 5-of-10 from beyond the arc.
Anthony Edwards Praises LeBron James’ Strength
Despite his fiery competitiveness, Edwards didn’t shy away from giving LeBron James the respect he deserves. When asked about his battles with James on the court, Edwards candidly shared how physically tough it was to defend him.
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“I’m not gonna lie, he’s strong. It’s hard to keep him from him, he posted me up, he got to the rim. I was glad he missed the layup, but he a lot stronger than me,” Anthony said.
James had a super performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. However, Edwards’s team is now in control of the series after taking a strong 3-1 lead.
