NBA: Edwards' Heroics Lift Timberwolves to 3-1 Series Lead

Anthony Edwards put on a stunning performance, scoring 43 points on 12-for-23 shooting, as the Minnesota Timberwolves mounted a thrilling late-game rally to secure a 116-113 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Sunday. Edwards also grabbed nine rebounds and dished out six assists, leading his team to a 3-1 series lead. Despite 27 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists from LeBron James, and a strong performance from Rui Hachimura (23 points), the Lakers couldn't hold on in the fourth quarter, where they were outscored 32-19. After a clutch 3-pointer by Dorian Finney-Smith gave the Lakers a brief 113-111 lead, the Timberwolves responded with a three-point play by Jaden McDaniels, followed by a critical video review that awarded Edwards two free throws. He made no mistake, sealing the game and the lead with 10.7 seconds left.

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Updated on: 28 April 2025 2:13 pm

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in Minneapolis.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, left, shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Minneapolis.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a foul called on the Lakers during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, celebrates with forward Julius Randle (30) after making a 3-point shot during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers in Minneapolis.

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