Anthony Edwards dominates Lakers Lebron & Luka!

April 27, 4:50 PDT

Anthony Edwards dominates Lakers - Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works toward the basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and guard Austin Reaves (15) defend during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Friday, April 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Key Points Summary:

Anthony Edwards drops 43 points, carrying Minnesota to a 116-113 Game 4 win!
Timberwolves take 3-1 lead over Lakers in the first-round playoff series.
LeBron James and Luka Don?i? shine individually, but it’s not enough to save L.A.
Fans salute Edwards as the new rising superstar of the NBA Playoffs.
Game 5 heads back to Los Angeles – Lakers in a do-or-die situation!

What a playoff thriller! In one of the most electric performances of the postseason so far, Anthony Edwards delivered a masterclass, stunning the Los Angeles Lakers and leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-113 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.

The win wasn’t just another victory — it was a statement. The Timberwolves now hold a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series and have all the momentum as the series shifts back to Los Angeles for a critical Game 5.

Anthony Edwards was simply unstoppable. He torched the Lakers for 43 points, hitting clutch free throws with just 10 seconds left on the clock to ice the game. Edwards was lights out, shooting 12-of-23 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range. Oh, and he added nine rebounds and six assists just for good measure!

Fans across the NBA world were left in absolute awe of Edwards’ performance, some even boldly claiming: “Anthony Edwards has officially arrived as the NBA’s next big thing!”

Lakers Fight Hard, But It’s Not Enough

LeBron James and Luka Don?i? tried everything to keep the Lakers alive.

LeBron was his usual superhero self, posting 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, shooting a strong 55.6% from the floor.
Luka Don?i? did his part too, putting up a game-high 38 points while battling all night against a tough Minnesota defense.

But even the best heroes need a little help, and this time, the Lakers just didn’t have enough.

Making matters worse, LeBron took a nasty elbow to the back of the head from Rudy Gobert, who was assessed a flagrant foul. LeBron shook it off like a true warrior, but you could tell the Lakers were rattled.

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves played fearless basketball, and when it mattered most, it was Anthony Edwards who proved to be the coolest head on the court.

The Turning Point: Anthony Edwards dominates Lakers

With just seconds left on the clock, the Lakers had their shot to tie the game. Austin Reaves launched a desperate three-pointer… but it clanged off the rim. The buzzer sounded, and the Timberwolves bench erupted into celebration.

Minnesota fans roared with joy, fully realizing that their young superstar, Anthony Edwards, had just outdueled two of the NBA’s biggest names on the biggest stage.

Big Problems for the Lakers

The Lakers have big issues heading back to L.A.:

Turnovers killed them. L.A. committed 12 turnovers, leading to 19 points for the Timberwolves.
Lack of clutch shooting. When it mattered most, outside shots wouldn’t fall.
Over-reliance on LeBron and Luka. The supporting cast just didn’t show up the way they needed to.

Meanwhile, Minnesota kept their composure, stayed aggressive, and fed off their roaring home crowd.

This is playoff basketball at its finest. Grit. Passion. Heartbreak. And pure excitement!

Can the Lakers Bounce Back?

Game 5 is now a must-win for LeBron, Luka, and the Lakers.

Down 3-1, history is not on their side. Only 13 teams in NBA history have ever come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win a playoff series.

If anyone can do it, it’s King James. But make no mistake — the pressure is immense.

Game 5 will be in the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Expect a packed house, expect fire from the Lakers, and expect desperation from a team fighting for survival.

What’s Next for the Timberwolves?

With a 3-1 series lead, the Timberwolves can afford to be confident, but they can’t afford to be complacent.

Anthony Edwards is locked in, and if he keeps up this level of play, Minnesota could not only knock out the Lakers but also make a real run toward the Western Conference Finals.

The Wolves’ supporting cast — led by Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert — have done their jobs. But the heartbeat of this team is clearly Anthony Edwards.

This is his playoff coming-out party. And the NBA world is watching.