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After playing a pivotal role in crushing the LA Lakers, knocking them out after five games of the round 1 playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves star guard received a message of encouragement from veteran LeBron James. Edwards' best in the series came in Game 4, where he notched 42 points to down the Lakers. He returned with a decent performance on Thursday, but he got some respite as Minnesota's depth took over and they won the series, 103-96.
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LeBron James' Message to Anthony Edwards Following Lakers' Elimination
The Timberwolves put the exclamation mark on the LA Lakers' season on Thursday. Minnesota had dominated the series, and they had the number of the Lakers each time barring once. Consequently, despite having the best regular season in the last five years, the Lakers had to endure disappointment and come up with better prospects next time.
Although his team suffered a loss, being an inspirational figure in the world of sports, LeBron James did not forget to push the young generation to live up to their complete potential.
Following the culmination of the game, as the players shook hands, Edwards caught up with LeBron James, who told him to "Make the next step now".
While he has been the standout player for the T-Wolves, the Ant-Man has the onus of taking the side deep into the season, which is what Bron has asked him to do.
Timberwolves Ready for the Next Challenge
Having attained a statement victory over the LA Lakers, the Timberwolves will now await the winner of the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets. The series has been tightly contested, but the Warriors have a little upper hand. They carry a 3-2 lead and will have the opportunity to bury the tie on Friday. Whether it will be the Warriors or the Rockets, in either case, it will be interesting.
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