Edwards' current postseason run is reminiscent of his breakout performance in the playoffs last year, where he led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals. During that span, Minnesota swept Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns and overcame Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets in a seven-game series, before falling to Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks.

Despite the Lakers' defeat, Luka Doncic delivered a strong offensive performance. However, the loss pushed Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins to compare him with Anthony Edwards exposing Luka’s shortcomings with a harsh take.

Anthony Edwards might’ve just given Luka Doncic all the extra motivation he needed for the rest of the series. Or, perhaps, the Timberwolves star just produced the lasting image of their opening-round showdown with the Lakers,