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.

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins has reflected on the Luka Doncic vs Anthony Edwards debate. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 116-113 defeat in Game 4 of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards might’ve just given Luka Doncic all the extra motivation he needed for the rest of the series with his taunt in Game 1 on Saturday.