With the Minnesota Timberwolves looking to close the series, Anthony Edwards came in looking like a man on a mission. With all the naysayers doubting his game, he showcased the mentality needed for a player to lead the franchise. But things went south for the star.
The player struggled throughout the night, scoring a measly 15 points, and got double-teamed at every opportunity. The Lakers played good defense and disrupted Edwards’ scoring rhythm at every given opportunity.
Although the Timberwolves advanced to the next round with a 4-1 series score, Edwards’ performances in the next round remain crucial, and his three-point shooting could come in handy against the Golden State Warriors or the Houston Rockets in the next round.
Anthony Edwards vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game 5 Stats
| Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42:57 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 26.3 | 0.0 |
Edwards vs. Lakers: How Did Edwards Perform in Game 5?
The player started the game poorly, shooting 0-3 from the three-point line. Soon after, he began to get his groove as he attacked the rim. Unlike most players, who attempt three-pointers, analysts like Shaquille O’Neal had once advised him to drive through the lane for an easy layup or an emphatic dunk.
With his A-game driving to the rim, Edwards had ten points to end the half, shooting 3/8 from the court. The player used the double-team to his advantage, either assisting Donte DiVincenzo for an open three-pointer or becoming the pre-assister with DiVincenzo finding Gobert alone in the paint.
WOLVES IN FIVE 🐺
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves eliminate the Lakers to advance ⚡ pic.twitter.com/dCuu4irSuX
— ESPN (@espn) May 1, 2025
It became an innovative way for Edwards to stamp his authority in the game with the Lakers, who were devoid of a center. The Timberwolves got easy looks inside the paint. Yet, all hell broke loose after the half.
Edwards couldn’t drain shots, and at the end of the third quarter, he shot 4/15 and had zero three-pointers in eight attempted threes. The guard tried many three-pointers and didn’t stick to his natural game. If not for Gobert, the Lakers would have shut down the Timberwolves easily.
Edwards ended the game with 15 points, shooting 5/19 and making zero three-pointers out of 11 attempts. Ultimately, Gobert’s performance helped the Timberwolves advance to the next round.
Anthony Edwards vs. Lakers: Head-to-Head Career Stats
If there’s anyone who loved the spotlight, it was Anthony Edwards. He continues to perform in clutch games, coming up with monster dunks and flashy drives to the rim. When he’s attacking the basket, no one can stop Edwards, and the Lakers couldn’t handle him in the first four games.
In the last four games against the Lakers, he averaged 29.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists. In his career, the player fared well against the Lakers, averaging 21.8 points and grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The player had 43 points in Game 4, showcasing his dominance in the series.
The player will hope to win his first NBA title and establish dominance as the league’s leading player.
Edwards’ last 10 games vs. the Lakers:
- Apr 7, 2024 – 26 points, 1 rebs, 8 asts
- Oct 22, 2024 – 27 pts, 6 rebs, 3 asts
- Dec 2, 2024 – 8 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts
- Dec 13, 2024 – 23 pts, 6 rebs, 1 asts
- Feb 27, 2025 – 18 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts
- Apr 19, 2025 – 22 pts, 8 rebs, 9 asts
- Apr 22, 2025 – 25 pts, 6 rebs, 0 asts
- Apr 25, 2025 – 29 pts, 8 rebs, 8 asts
- Apr 27, 2025 – 43 pts, 9 rebs, 6 asts
- Apr 30, 2025 – 15 pts, 11 rebs, 8 asts
