Chris Hine: Anthony Edwards on LeBron: “He was shooting from Yucatan. He was shooting it crazy. He caught one in transition, and I was closing out. And I’m like, he not about to shoot this. He launched. I’m not gonna lie – it was fun to watch him, be competing against him today.”
Source: Bluesky
Source: Bluesky
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Anthony Edwards after Game 3: “I got two words for you: Jaden McDaniels.” pic.x.com/uorCjXDnbR – 1:50 AM
Anthony Edwards after Game 3: “I got two words for you: Jaden McDaniels.” pic.x.com/uorCjXDnbR – 1:50 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron: “In the postseason, there is no room for error.”
He cited the possession matchup, noting that Minnesota got 91 shots off to LA’s 78, caused in part by the turnovers (19 to 11) and offensive boards (+2 for MIN). – 1:41 AM
LeBron: “In the postseason, there is no room for error.”
He cited the possession matchup, noting that Minnesota got 91 shots off to LA’s 78, caused in part by the turnovers (19 to 11) and offensive boards (+2 for MIN). – 1:41 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James said the Lakers’ turnovers decided the game. He pointed to the Wolves’ 91 shots and the Lakers’ 78 shots: “That’s pretty much the game right there” – 1:40 AM
LeBron James said the Lakers’ turnovers decided the game. He pointed to the Wolves’ 91 shots and the Lakers’ 78 shots: “That’s pretty much the game right there” – 1:40 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards on LeBron: “He was shooting from Yucatan. He was shooting it crazy. He caught one in transition, and I was closing out. And I’m like, he not about to shoot this. He launched. I’m not gonna lie – it was fun to watch him, be competing against him today.” – 1:27 AM
Anthony Edwards on LeBron: “He was shooting from Yucatan. He was shooting it crazy. He caught one in transition, and I was closing out. And I’m like, he not about to shoot this. He launched. I’m not gonna lie – it was fun to watch him, be competing against him today.” – 1:27 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history.
Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. – 1:13 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Anthony Edwards combining that lethal 3-point shooting with his size and athleticism is going to lead to results we have never seen before 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨 – 12:31 AM
Anthony Edwards combining that lethal 3-point shooting with his size and athleticism is going to lead to results we have never seen before 🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨 – 12:31 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104.
LAL falls to 2-1 in the series.
LeBron James: 38p/10r/4a. Austin Reaves: 20p/7r/4a. Luka Doncic: 17p(6-16)/8a/7r/
Anthony Edwards (29p/8a/8r) scored or assisted on MIN’s final 13 points.
Next up: Sunday afternoon for Game 4. – 12:30 AM
Final: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104.
LAL falls to 2-1 in the series.
LeBron James: 38p/10r/4a. Austin Reaves: 20p/7r/4a. Luka Doncic: 17p(6-16)/8a/7r/
Anthony Edwards (29p/8a/8r) scored or assisted on MIN’s final 13 points.
Next up: Sunday afternoon for Game 4. – 12:30 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Ant knocked off Durant and Jokic last year. He’s two wins away from adding LeBron and Luka to the list this year. Not many 24-year-olds in NBA history with a resume like that. – 12:30 AM
Ant knocked off Durant and Jokic last year. He’s two wins away from adding LeBron and Luka to the list this year. Not many 24-year-olds in NBA history with a resume like that. – 12:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Anthony Edwards vs Lakers:
29 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
2 STL
5 3P
The Wolves all-time leader in 25/5/5 playoff games. pic.x.com/57mOY3dwyl – 12:28 AM
Anthony Edwards vs Lakers:
29 PTS
8 REB
8 AST
2 STL
5 3P
The Wolves all-time leader in 25/5/5 playoff games. pic.x.com/57mOY3dwyl – 12:28 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
That’s a really, really hard loss to come back for as the Lakers. You play Game 4 in 39 hours. We don’t know how Luka will feel. We don’t know how LeBron will handle the limited rest.
The turnovers. The missed free throws. The inadvertent whistles. Just a brutal beat. – 12:27 AM
That’s a really, really hard loss to come back for as the Lakers. You play Game 4 in 39 hours. We don’t know how Luka will feel. We don’t know how LeBron will handle the limited rest.
The turnovers. The missed free throws. The inadvertent whistles. Just a brutal beat. – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron James in Game 3:
38 PTS
10 REB
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 35-point playoff game. pic.x.com/ihPpp1aWYE – 12:27 AM
LeBron James in Game 3:
38 PTS
10 REB
2 STL
2 BLK
The oldest player in NBA history with a 35-point playoff game. pic.x.com/ihPpp1aWYE – 12:27 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Hold out for another 4:37, LeBron, then enjoy your postgame hard candies!!! AK pic.x.com/QXzYmE5tWl – 12:10 AM
Hold out for another 4:37, LeBron, then enjoy your postgame hard candies!!! AK pic.x.com/QXzYmE5tWl – 12:10 AM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
This game. LeBron James has 38 points, two shy of his age. The Lakers and Timberwolves are tied at 103-103 with 4:37 left. – 12:08 AM
This game. LeBron James has 38 points, two shy of his age. The Lakers and Timberwolves are tied at 103-103 with 4:37 left. – 12:08 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I know sportswriters have been saying “appreciate LeBron, you don’t know how many more years we have left of this” for like nine years now, but my God, he’s been doing this for so long his kid is on the bench watching it. It’s just unreal. – 12:07 AM
I know sportswriters have been saying “appreciate LeBron, you don’t know how many more years we have left of this” for like nine years now, but my God, he’s been doing this for so long his kid is on the bench watching it. It’s just unreal. – 12:07 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James is 2 points away from his 3rd 40-point playoff game with the Lakers.
The other two: 5/22/23 vs. Denver; 10/9/20 vs. Miami. – 12:05 AM
LeBron James is 2 points away from his 3rd 40-point playoff game with the Lakers.
The other two: 5/22/23 vs. Denver; 10/9/20 vs. Miami. – 12:05 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Somewhere Brenda Song is losing her mind over that LeBron James 3. Unreal – 12:04 AM
Somewhere Brenda Song is losing her mind over that LeBron James 3. Unreal – 12:04 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m trying to think of the real-world, non-sports equivalent of LeBron doing this at 40. Like a 160-year-old accountant saving you a bundle on your taxes? Teddy Roosevelt still being able to run for president today? – 12:04 AM
I’m trying to think of the real-world, non-sports equivalent of LeBron doing this at 40. Like a 160-year-old accountant saving you a bundle on your taxes? Teddy Roosevelt still being able to run for president today? – 12:04 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron at age 40 in Year 22: 13 for 20 FG’s, 5 of 8 3’s, 7 of 10 FT’s, 38 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block in 37 minutes.
Still 5:12 to play. – 12:04 AM
LeBron at age 40 in Year 22: 13 for 20 FG’s, 5 of 8 3’s, 7 of 10 FT’s, 38 points, 10 boards, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block in 37 minutes.
Still 5:12 to play. – 12:04 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The oldest player with a 35-point NBA playoff game: LeBron James. – 12:00 AM
The oldest player with a 35-point NBA playoff game: LeBron James. – 12:00 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
B2B 3’s from LeBron have him up to 35 points on 12 of 19 FG’s and 4 of 7 from 3 as he tries to keep the Lakers attached, trailing 100-96 with 6:40 to play. – 12:00 AM
B2B 3’s from LeBron have him up to 35 points on 12 of 19 FG’s and 4 of 7 from 3 as he tries to keep the Lakers attached, trailing 100-96 with 6:40 to play. – 12:00 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James’ 35 points tonight are the most in NBA postseason history by a player past the age of 40. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the record since 1987 when he scored 32 points on 13-of-18 shooting in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, when L.A. beat the Boston Celtics to win the title – 12:00 AM
LeBron James’ 35 points tonight are the most in NBA postseason history by a player past the age of 40. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar held the record since 1987 when he scored 32 points on 13-of-18 shooting in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, when L.A. beat the Boston Celtics to win the title – 12:00 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
30-point playoff games:
123 — LeBron
109 — MJ
The only players in NBA history with more than 100. pic.x.com/dCDha4yAt7 – 12:00 AM
30-point playoff games:
123 — LeBron
109 — MJ
The only players in NBA history with more than 100. pic.x.com/dCDha4yAt7 – 12:00 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Timberwolves 86, Lakers 84.
MIN scored 11 of its 32 3Q points off LAL’s six TOVs. LAL staying in it behind great shooting: 14-29 on 3s for the game and 5-8 in the 3Q. LeBron James: 27p/7r/3a. Austin Reaves: 19p/6r/3a/3tovs. Luka Doncic: 13p(5-14)/8a/5r/5tovs. – 11:48 PM
End of 3Q: Timberwolves 86, Lakers 84.
MIN scored 11 of its 32 3Q points off LAL’s six TOVs. LAL staying in it behind great shooting: 14-29 on 3s for the game and 5-8 in the 3Q. LeBron James: 27p/7r/3a. Austin Reaves: 19p/6r/3a/3tovs. Luka Doncic: 13p(5-14)/8a/5r/5tovs. – 11:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are up 58-54 at the half. LeBron 22p on 9-of-12 6r 2a; AR 14p on 5-of-11 (4-of-8 from 3) 4r; Luka 8p on 3-of-9 5a 2r. MIN: McDaniels 14p on 7-of-13; Randle 14p 3a; Edwards 12p on 5-of-15 3r 3a – 11:06 PM
The Lakers are up 58-54 at the half. LeBron 22p on 9-of-12 6r 2a; AR 14p on 5-of-11 (4-of-8 from 3) 4r; Luka 8p on 3-of-9 5a 2r. MIN: McDaniels 14p on 7-of-13; Randle 14p 3a; Edwards 12p on 5-of-15 3r 3a – 11:06 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Luka’s down, LeBron and Austin are lifting him up. One of the advantages of having three great shot-creators is that you can usually get by with two if the third one is having an off-night. – 11:04 PM
Luka’s down, LeBron and Austin are lifting him up. One of the advantages of having three great shot-creators is that you can usually get by with two if the third one is having an off-night. – 11:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
LeBron at half:
22 PTS
6 REB
9-12 FG
2-4 3P
On pace for 40+ pic.x.com/7DL29fWMNj – 11:03 PM
LeBron at half:
22 PTS
6 REB
9-12 FG
2-4 3P
On pace for 40+ pic.x.com/7DL29fWMNj – 11:03 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Free throw misses hurting LA here, as they’re just 5 for 11 after LeBron’s 3rd miss in 5 attempts.
Wolves got a 3 from Edwards on the other end to tie it up at 52, but Reaves answered on the other end with his 4th triple. – 11:00 PM
Free throw misses hurting LA here, as they’re just 5 for 11 after LeBron’s 3rd miss in 5 attempts.
Wolves got a 3 from Edwards on the other end to tie it up at 52, but Reaves answered on the other end with his 4th triple. – 11:00 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
The last two instances a 40-year-old player with a 20-point first half in a playoff game.
4/25/04 — Karl Malone, Lakers
4/25/25 — LeBron James, Lakers
21 years to the day apart. – 10:52 PM
The last two instances a 40-year-old player with a 20-point first half in a playoff game.
4/25/04 — Karl Malone, Lakers
4/25/25 — LeBron James, Lakers
21 years to the day apart. – 10:52 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game. It’s his 290th career playoff game – the most in NBA history. He’s never missed a playoff game since he first made the postseason with Cleveland in 2006. – 10:49 PM
Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game. It’s his 290th career playoff game – the most in NBA history. He’s never missed a playoff game since he first made the postseason with Cleveland in 2006. – 10:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
With Luka (5 points on 2 of 7 FG’s and 5 assists) under the weather, LeBron has ramped up his scoring in a big way, already up to 20 points on 8 of 10 FG’s, after drilling a side-step 3.
LA lead 46-41 after 1 of 2 Doncic FT’s. – 10:45 PM
With Luka (5 points on 2 of 7 FG’s and 5 assists) under the weather, LeBron has ramped up his scoring in a big way, already up to 20 points on 8 of 10 FG’s, after drilling a side-step 3.
LA lead 46-41 after 1 of 2 Doncic FT’s. – 10:45 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Ant Edwards had some trash talk for LeBron after that missed free throw the last trip down the floor. LeBron followed with a stepback 3 the next possession. He already has 20 pts on 8-for-10 shooting. – 10:43 PM
Ant Edwards had some trash talk for LeBron after that missed free throw the last trip down the floor. LeBron followed with a stepback 3 the next possession. He already has 20 pts on 8-for-10 shooting. – 10:43 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Anthony Edwards hasn’t been good enough as a finisher in this series. 1/7 at rim in Game 1, 1/4 tonight. Lakers aren’t that type of rim protecting team. – 10:38 PM
Anthony Edwards hasn’t been good enough as a finisher in this series. 1/7 at rim in Game 1, 1/4 tonight. Lakers aren’t that type of rim protecting team. – 10:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James is giving LAL a scoring lift early, with Luka Doncic under the weather. James has 16 pts on 7-for-9 shooting and there’s still 6:45 remaining in the 2nd Q. He averaged 20 pts in Games 1 and 2. – 10:38 PM
LeBron James is giving LAL a scoring lift early, with Luka Doncic under the weather. James has 16 pts on 7-for-9 shooting and there’s still 6:45 remaining in the 2nd Q. He averaged 20 pts in Games 1 and 2. – 10:38 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron blocked Edwards at the rim, and paid it off on the other end with a transition 3 to put LA up 39-37, reaching 16 points. – 10:36 PM
LeBron blocked Edwards at the rim, and paid it off on the other end with a transition 3 to put LA up 39-37, reaching 16 points. – 10:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron’s been excellent, up to 12 points on 6 of 8 FG’s with 4 boards after sticking a contested jumper to tie the game at 35. – 10:33 PM
LeBron’s been excellent, up to 12 points on 6 of 8 FG’s with 4 boards after sticking a contested jumper to tie the game at 35. – 10:33 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Welcome to the series, Austin Reaves.
If the Lakers are gonna win this thing, he’s gotta keep making shots and taking advantages of the mismatches playing with Luka and Bron create. – 10:32 PM
Welcome to the series, Austin Reaves.
If the Lakers are gonna win this thing, he’s gotta keep making shots and taking advantages of the mismatches playing with Luka and Bron create. – 10:32 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Was wondering if LeBron was going to turn up the aggressiveness in this series, and tonight seems to be the night. 10 points, 4 rebounds on 5-for-7 for him early. Wolves offense bogged down to start the 2nd here. – 10:31 PM
Was wondering if LeBron was going to turn up the aggressiveness in this series, and tonight seems to be the night. 10 points, 4 rebounds on 5-for-7 for him early. Wolves offense bogged down to start the 2nd here. – 10:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Wolves lead 32-26 after an intense 1st Q. LAL’s six turnovers led to nine MIN pts. Wolves are punishing the Lakers in the paint (18-10). LeBron and AR have 6 pts apiece; Luka has 2 pts on 1-of-6 (0-of-3 from 3) with 5 ast. – 10:26 PM
The Wolves lead 32-26 after an intense 1st Q. LAL’s six turnovers led to nine MIN pts. Wolves are punishing the Lakers in the paint (18-10). LeBron and AR have 6 pts apiece; Luka has 2 pts on 1-of-6 (0-of-3 from 3) with 5 ast. – 10:26 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Looks like the Timberwolves have rearranged their spacing with the way the Lakers have defended Anthony Edwards’ isos from the wing after struggling the first two games of the series.
Minnesota leading 27-19 late in the 1Q. – 10:18 PM
Looks like the Timberwolves have rearranged their spacing with the way the Lakers have defended Anthony Edwards’ isos from the wing after struggling the first two games of the series.
Minnesota leading 27-19 late in the 1Q. – 10:18 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves offense looking more like the Game 1 version than the Game 2 version, and they have a 27-19 lead. Wolves 11-17 to open the night. Edwards with 5 points, 3 assists.
Doncic has only 2 points, but 5 assists. LeBron came out more aggressive offensively (6 points). – 10:16 PM
Wolves offense looking more like the Game 1 version than the Game 2 version, and they have a 27-19 lead. Wolves 11-17 to open the night. Edwards with 5 points, 3 assists.
Doncic has only 2 points, but 5 assists. LeBron came out more aggressive offensively (6 points). – 10:16 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Other than Anthony Edwards making a billion 3s now, Jaden McDaniels leveling up on offense is the most significant long-term development of the season for Minnesota. – 10:12 PM
Other than Anthony Edwards making a billion 3s now, Jaden McDaniels leveling up on offense is the most significant long-term development of the season for Minnesota. – 10:12 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Minnesota opens the game 6 for 7 from the field, enough to take a 15-7 lead before LeBron’s 2nd bucket of the game snapped an 11-0 run. – 10:07 PM
Minnesota opens the game 6 for 7 from the field, enough to take a 15-7 lead before LeBron’s 2nd bucket of the game snapped an 11-0 run. – 10:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s response when asked about Anthony Edwards’ mindset after a slow start to the series against the Lakers’ defense: pic.x.com/vjhyf5kEJV – 8:23 PM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch’s response when asked about Anthony Edwards’ mindset after a slow start to the series against the Lakers’ defense: pic.x.com/vjhyf5kEJV – 8:23 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Luka and Bron throwing dimes to each other still doesn’t feel real 🔥
@mcten with more on the connection 🤝 spr.ly/60152izax – 6:45 PM
Luka and Bron throwing dimes to each other still doesn’t feel real 🔥
@mcten with more on the connection 🤝 spr.ly/60152izax – 6:45 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
Most times leading an NBA season in scoring (regular season + playoffs)
10: Michael Jordan
6: Wilt Chamberlain
5: George Mikan, Kobe Bryant
4: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
3: James Harden, LeBron James, KD, George Gervin
2: Iverson, Pettit, English, Fulks, West, Tatum, McAdoo, Shaq – 4:03 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
As of today, Stephen Curry has a better winning percentage in the playoffs than Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James.
Now you know that. – 2:39 PM
As of today, Stephen Curry has a better winning percentage in the playoffs than Michael Jordan, Bill Russell, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James.
Now you know that. – 2:39 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
LeBron James on his groin/hip injuries he was dealing with entering the playoffs: “I’m available today.” – 1:01 PM
LeBron James on his groin/hip injuries he was dealing with entering the playoffs: “I’m available today.” – 1:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Luka, LeBron and the most dangerous 60-foot passes in the game espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:25 AM
New story: Luka, LeBron and the most dangerous 60-foot passes in the game espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 10:25 AM
More on this storyline
Khobi Price: JJ Redick said LeBron James is “clearly moving better.” Mentioned that the injury LeBron had is typically a 1-2 week injury, and that tonight marks two weeks since he suffered the injury in the game vs. Houston. -via Twitter @khobi_price / April 26, 2025
Dave McMenamin: Jordan Goodwin said he heard a whistle coming from the stands three or four times in the second half before it was addressed by the arena announcer. He said there was another play where LeBron James paused momentarily after the fan’s whistle, assuming it was the ref. -via Twitter @mcten / April 26, 2025
Jorge Sierra: LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history. Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. -via Bluesky / April 26, 2025
“You know what it’s like to guard Luka. You’re getting a lot of possessions, but Jaden’s guarding him too. How impressive is his work defensively and offensively?” Anthony Edwards: “I told him maybe two years ago, ‘Bro, I don’t understand what type of shape you’re in.’ He never looks tired. I mean, I know he doesn’t show emotion, but you can usually tell when someone’s tired. Me — end of the first quarter — I’m catching my breath. Jaden? Never looks tired. Looks like he can play 48 minutes.” -via YouTube / April 26, 2025
“Hey Ant, did you have a sense that Luka might have been under the weather? And if so, did you try to go at him harder?” Anthony Edwards: “No. I didn’t know. I don’t sit and watch the latest updates or anything like that. I don’t know anything about their players except whoever is on the court.” -via YouTube / April 26, 2025