Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves pounded inside just enough to power through in Game 3.
Edwards netted 29 points as the Timberwolves survived LeBron James’ offensive onslaught to pin down the Lakers, 116-104, regaining control of their West opening round series, Saturday (PH time), April 26.
THAT WAS FUN.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 26, 2025
With the win, Minnesota gained a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 scheduled on Monday (PH time), April 28.
The 23-year-old superstar added eight rebounds, eight assists, and five threes in pacing the Timberwolves, who dominated the Lakers with a 56-26 advantage in paint points.
OH MY GOODNESS ANT 😳
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
STEALS IT AND TAKES IT BASELINE FOR THE POWERFUL SLAM!!
Lakers/Timberwolves | Game 3 | ESPN
But it was Jaden McDaniels who led Minnesota in scoring with 30 points while Julius Randle submitted 22 markers.
ANT & MCDANIELS HIT CLUTCH BUCKETS TO ICE THE WIN FOR THE TIMBERWOLVES 🧊🧊
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
THEY TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD!!
James hit three consecutive treys in the fourth to keep the Lakers within striking distance, 99-100, with under six minutes left to play.
LEBRON JAMES 3 STRAIGHT 3PM 🎯🎯🎯
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
HE'S ON FIRE IN THE FOURTH QUARTER!!!
Lakers/Timberwolves coming down to a thrilling conclusion in Game 3 on ESPN! pic.twitter.com/kH1p8Z1v2l
But Edwards scored seven as part of Minnesota’s 16-5 closing run to seal the victory in their first playoff game back in the Twin Cities.
ANT GETS TO THE CUP IN THE CLUTCH!!
— NBA (@NBA) April 26, 2025
Wolves leading by 7 with 2:05 to go on ESPN 🚨
LAL-MIN | Game 3 pic.twitter.com/ufbBavKBbp
James topscored LA with 38 points — including 22 in the first half — alongside 10 rebounds, five threes, and four assists in a losing effort.
Luka Doncic battled through a stomach bug to post 17 markers, but struggled offensively shooting just 6-for-16 and had five turnovers. Austin Reaves added 20.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
