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Anthony Edwards got into a heated tussle with LeBron James during the Minnesota Timberwolves vs the Los Angeles Lakers playoff clash

Updated on: Apr 28, 2025, 03:01:55 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Anthony Edwards got into a heated tussle with LeBron James during the Minnesota Timberwolves vs the Los Angeles Lakers playoff clash on Sunday. At one point, Edwards went down with what seemed to be a serious injury. However, he was back up and will not miss the game, the team confirmed.

Anthony Edwards and LeBron James clased during the playoff game on Sunday (Getty Images via AFP)

At the halftime mark, the Timberwolves led 61-58. The Western Conference's No. 6 seed came into Game 4, leading 2-1 in a high-intensity series.

Just before half-time, LeBron jumped at Edwards' feet, trying to snatch the ball. However, the Timberwolves star lost his balance and fell down. He held his leg in severe pain. However, several fans accused him of ‘faking’ an injury.

ESPN's Dave McMenamin said: "Anthony Edwards was down on the floor for an extended period of time after LeBron James collided with Edwards' left ankle while diving on the floor for a loose ball. He was able to get up and walk to the Wolves bench without any assistance. He will stay in the game."

Accusing Edwards of ‘faking’ an injury, one social media user wrote: “Anthony Edwards has perfected the injury overreaction. Nobody is going to be able to know when he's actually hurt.”

“Anthony Edwards miracle injury recovery. Crying like a puss and get up like nothing happened. LeBron got ejected twice in career don't bother,” another person added on X, platform formerly known as Twitter.

In the first half, Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a three-point lead. It was all LeBron James and Luka Doncic for the Lakers.

Edwards had 19 points, four rebounds and four assists. Randle, on the other hand, scored 21 points. For Los Angeles, James had 22 points and seven assists, Doncic had 21 points and Rui Hachimura scored 10 points.

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Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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