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Lakers face elimination, battle Timberwolves in Game 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves have earned three chances to close out their first-found Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and will take the floor for the first of those on Wednesday night in Los Angeles for Game 5.

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The $15 million shadow looming over the Minnesota Timberwolves, star playoff performer’s value is rocketing

The Minnesota Timberwolves are rolling in the playoffs, storming to a 3-1 series lead over the LA Lakers. Already in this playoff series, the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ strength in depth is giving them an advantage over the LA Lakers.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fastbreak on SI / April 29

Timberwolves Legend Kevin Garnett Was Right About Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards has clearly been among the best ten players in the NBA at just 23. After an up-and-down regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 on the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series.

Anthony Edwards News / The Lead / April 29

Anthony Edwards Elevating Balanced Timberwolves to Success

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an impressive weekend, securing victories over the Los Angeles Lakers in Games 3 and 4 of their first-round playoff matchup.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'Leading scorer from every 65+ win team in NBA history' quiz

The 'Active NBA players with the most 20-point games in a season' quiz

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The 'Leading scorer from every 65+ win team in NBA history' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Timberwolves’ Julius Randle’s surprising defensive impact on Lakers’ LeBron James

A month ago, Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Julius Randle was deemed their X-Factor. The player who would be counted on to contribute when needed.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 29

Timberwolves are betting underdogs in Game 5 against Lakers

The Timberwolves took care of business at home, winning Games 3 and 4 to take a commanding 3-1 series lead, but oddsmakers favor the Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

NBA News / The SportsRush / April 29

Shaquille O’Neal Lambasts NBA Referees for LeBron James’ Foul on Anthony Edwards, Pistons-Knicks Game 4

Shaquille O’Neal was never one to be excited about a trip to the free-throw line, but he understands the recent frustrations from players regarding late-game no-calls.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Fadeaway World / April 29

'Anthony Edwards Is A $200 Million Player Playing Like He's Broke' - Stephen A. Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers were the favorites heading into their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but now find themselves on the brink of elimination.

NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 29

'He's seizing that moment': Ex-NBA star says Ant separates from MJ, D-Wade with key weapon

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves are on the brink of eliminating LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs and advancing to a possible second round matchup with the Golden State Warriors.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / NBA Analysis Network / April 29

Anthony Edwards is on a mission to claim the role he claims he does not want, ex-star in awe of his performances

Anthony Edwards is completely embracing the moment to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs. The Minnesota Timberwolves are strongly positioned in this 2025 NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29

Anthony Edwards explains why he got in LeBron James’ face

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards had an animated reaction to LeBron James during Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and he is explaining why.

Julius Randle News / Athlon Sports / April 28

An Aggressive Julius Randle Is The Timberwolves' X-Factor Against The Lakers

Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels have received plaudits and made the headlines for their performances in the series against the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves would not have a 3-1 lead without Julius Randle's contributions.

Anthony Edwards News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

Anthony Edwards’s Impressive Playoff Resume Continues

Anthony Edwards‘s playoff resume continues to build impressively as he has his Minnesota Timberwolves up 3-1 over the Los Angeles Lakers. Edwards has been nothing short of brilliant through four games, and he’s showing up against arguably one of the best, if not the best, ever to play the game: LeBron James.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Athlon Sports / April 28

We Got Jaden McDaniels: Anthony Edwards Continues To Support His Running Mate

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a strong 3-1 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series of the NBA Playoffs. Most people will point to Anthony Edwards as the standout performer, and rightfully so. However, Ant himself will be the first one to say that Jaden McDaniels has been the Timberwolves' standout player.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Bleacher Report / April 28

Watch: Ant on getting physical with LeBron

Luka Doncic News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28

Viral video shows Luka Doncic’s profane response to heckling fan

Luka Doncic had a very Luka Doncic-like interaction with a heckler over the weekend. Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers lost on Sunday during Game 4 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / April 28

Timberwolves have left late-game struggles in the regular season

The Minnesota Timberwolves played the most clutch games — games within a five-point margin during the final five minutes of regulation or overtime — in the NBA during the regular season, and the results weren't particularly great.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 28

Timberwolves Have Exposed Lakers’ Lack Of ‘Depth And Size’

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs and one NBA analyst believes the Timberwolves have exposed the Lakers’ lack of “depth and size.” Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report outlined some reasons why the Timberwolves are up 3-1 on the Lakers.

Julius Randle News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA's Most Improved Player Award winners' quiz

How many NBA players who have won the Most Improved Player Award can you name in five minutes?

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 28

Is Anthony Edwards the best shooting guard in the NBA?

Edwards has the Timberwolves on the verge of eliminating LeBron James and the Lakers. Is he the best shooting guard in the league?

Four stars from Sunday's NBA playoffs

Anthony Edwards' ascent to face of the league continues with Game 4 win over Lakers

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The 'Active NBA players with the most 40-point games in a season' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 28

Minnesota Timberwolves Seize Win Against Los Angeles Lakers In Game 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers matched up for Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Western Conference, first round on Sunday in Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Edwards' ascent to face of the league continues in Game 4

Anthony Edwards' ascent to face of the league continues with Game 4 win over Lakers

It's well past time to stop underestimating guard Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Pacers spread the points around, thump Milwaukee in Game 4

Watch: Brutal no-call dooms Pistons as Knicks take 3-1 series lead

NBA addresses controversial no-call that cost Pistons in Game 4

Jayson Tatum, Celtics too sharp for Magic

Four stars from Sunday's games

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / April 26