The Minnesota Timberwolves were the underdogs heading into their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers, led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, were expected to end the Timberwolves' season, but Anthony Edwards ensured that wouldn't be the case.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

Paul Pierce says Anthony Edwards figured out LeBron James' weakness during his Olympics run and urges the Lakers to move on from James.