

At just 23 years old, Anthony Edwards has already established himself as one of the NBA’s elite talents. As the leader of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he has guided the franchise to four consecutive playoff appearances. This Saturday, Edwards and the Timberwolves will take on LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series in California, a matchup that promises high drama and star power.
James, a four-time NBA champion, spoke highly of Edwards ahead of their postseason battle. “Ant is amazing. Unbelievable basketball junkie. Loves to play the game of basketball. Great kid. All the success he’s gotten so far throughout his young career has been awesome to see. He’s put the work in,” James said, as reported by Lakers Nation’s Daniel Starkand.
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James and Edwards spent time together last summer during the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where they helped Team USA secure a gold medal against France. Now, they face off as adversaries, each looking to lead their team deep into the playoffs.
A tough test for the Lakers
Edwards enters the postseason fresh off a dominant regular season, posting averages of 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 44.7% from the field and an impressive 39.5% from three-point range over 79 contests. His leadership helped Minnesota reach the Western Conference Finals last season for the first time since 2004, when Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett was still on the roster.
Minnesota finished the season with a 49-33 record, securing the No. 6 seed, while the Lakers claimed the No. 3 seed with a 50-32 finish. Despite Edwards’ stellar season, many expect the Lakers to prevail in the series, a notion Edwards has embraced. “I 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,” he said.
With James looking to add another chapter to his legendary career and Edwards aiming to carve out his own path as one of the league’s brightest stars, this first-round series is shaping up to be a must-watch showdown between two generations of basketball greatness. Whether Edwards and the Timberwolves can defy expectations or James and the Lakers prove too strong, the battle begins Saturday, setting the stage for an electric postseason clash.
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