Anthony Edwards has led Minnesota to a 3-1 series lead over LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

There are certain phrases that any lifelong basketball player will immediately understand and respect. These adages are usually applied on the pickup court, when referees aren't part of the equation, but NBA players occasionally invoke them when the situation dictates it.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a 3-1 lead over LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves, who were underdogs in this series,