Apr 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) guards Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Reacts to Wild Lakers-Timberwolves Finish

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI | By Jed Katz | Last updated Apr 27, 2025 7:09 PM ET

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers continued their exciting first-round series this afternoon, with the Timberwolves coming out on top in Game 4, 116-113. The game came down to the last shot, with the Lakers ultimately missing the tying three.

One of the most controversial plays of the game involved two of the best players on the floor, LeBron James and Anthony Edwards. After Edwards caught the ball on a cut to the basket, James came down on his hands and knocked the ball out of bounds.

How is this not a foul on LeBron? pic.twitter.com/vWYE1bJTaP
— ᴅ ʀ ᴇ ᴡ (@FeelLikeDrew) April 27, 2025

The referees reviewed the play and determined that it was not a clean swipe on the ball, resulting in a foul on James. Edwards then proceeded to knock down both free throws to put Minnesota up three points.

Former Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley took to X to talk about the call on James. Beverley is also a former teammate of both James and Edwards. He asked if the right call was made while many were arguing it on social media.

Via Patrick Beverley: "Wolves Vs Laker game was that a foul on Bron Bron?"

Wolves Vs Laker game was that a foul on Bron Bron? @PatBevPod
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 27, 2025

The review confirmed the foul, and Beverley then replied to one fan, agreeing with the call. At first, many were saying that James stripped Edwards of the ball, hitting off the Timberwolves star's leg to give the Lakers the ball. Referees can review plays for a foul even when one isn't called.

Via Patrick Beverley: "yep foul. good call"

yep foul. good call https://t.co/xWNKUB2knc
— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) April 27, 2025

The Lakers now head back to Los Angeles down 3-1 in the series. The Timberwolves are on the brink of a major upset, defeating one of the best teams in the league. It would be a significant series win, as Edwards and company would defeat James and Luka Doncic, one of the best duos the game has ever seen.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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