The Timberwolves are actually up 2-1 within the collection in opposition to the Lakers after a 116-104 win, regardless of a monster sport by LeBron James, who scored 38 factors. Anthony Edwards was near a triple-double with 29 factors, eight rebounds, and eight assists, and Jaden McDaniels added 30 factors and 5 rebounds whereas Julius Randle was once more dominant with 22 factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
Luka Doncic, not feeling effectively after vomiting throughout the day earlier than the sport, had solely 17 factors. After he tied the sport at 103 with 4:37 left, the Lakers might solely rating yet one more level as Minnesota protected its house courtroom.
See the reactions from social media beneath:
the Lakers are 0-3 up to now 20 years when trailing 2-1 in a collection 👀
Can they overcome the deficit and nonetheless win the collection? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/r8OFsJXBkZ
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 26, 2025
Anthony Edwards has leveled up from final postseason. That a lot is evident.
Julius Randle…what a revelation. Making huge play after huge play.
So many frontcourt combos, so many versatile defenders, so many supporting gamers that may go off. The Timberwolves are a real menace.
— Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) April 26, 2025
Lakers are in actual hassle. Timberwolves are higher.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) April 26, 2025
CAN’T MAN CAN!!! I’m about to unleash a video on this Lakers’ collapse. Had ’em. Disappeared. Bron???
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) April 26, 2025
Lakers in 5 didn’t account for Fluka Doncic. Lakers in 7 we transfer.
— Harrison Faigen (@hmfaigen) April 26, 2025
It’s not simply that the Timberwolves gained this sport. It’s HOW they successful it. In clutch time, with haymakers from Reid, Edwards and McDaniels. Going through down an unbelievable efficiency from LeBron. Wow.
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) April 26, 2025
I don’t assume there’s a participant within the NBA who is ready to convey each “I’m busting my ass out right here” and “is that this enjoyable or what?!?” concurrently greater than Anthony Edwards.
— Anchorage Man (@sethpartnow.bsky.social) April 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
