Coming out of his performance against Dallas, Anthony Edwards was there again to defeat the Lakers this Saturday. This, at the expense of a LeBron James beaten with honors and on which the young star winger of the Wolves spoke afterwards.

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What better way to end the year than a shock at home against a legendary franchise like the Lakers? The Timberwolves could actually hope for better than that, namely a victory at the end of this final match of 2023 for them. Opposite, Darvin Ham’s men were keen to win the first round of a complicated back-to-back to start the New Year on the right foot.

Anthony Edwards’ tribute to LeBron James in his own way

Heckled during the first period of this meeting, the Wolves were able to make the difference after returning from the locker room. The 16 points scored by Anthony Edwards in the 2nd half obviously contributed to this, even if LeBron James could have changed the course of things without the controversy that occurred at the end of the match .

 

The King, however, did not appear completely imperial against his solid counterpart:

 

 

 

Ultimately winning this high-flying duel, Ant’ was then able to discuss it with a smile at the end of the game with journalist Dane Moore. The opportunity for him to talk about these meetings that are always special to him:

It means a lot to win against LeBron. I’ve been watching him play since I was a kid.

Any time you have the opportunity to face one of the best players of all time, you have to be ready. To be honest, I was already ready for this match two days ago when I realized he was going to play.

The previous time, he wasn’t there and it pissed me off. I want to face him because I know his career is ending. I don’t know how many years he has left, so I enjoy every matchup against him.
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Indeed, the previous clash between Minnesota and the Lakers saw LeBron forfeit, which led Edwards to gently accuse him of dodging their confrontations . The weather forecast was uncertain in recent hours, but the Angelino leader finally held his place on the occasion of his 39th birthday. It was well worth this sort of homage from his young tormentor.

Frustrated at not having been able to measure up to LeBron James so far this season, Anthony Edwards could therefore congratulate himself on his victory acquired this Saturday. See you on March 10 to possibly see the two stars challenge each other again.