The Los Angeles Lakers will play host to Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round NBA Playoff series at the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, April 19. All eyes would be on Anthony Edwards, whether he starts against the Lakers or not.
Will Anthony Edwards play against Los Angeles Lakers?
Anthony Edwards made a name for himself in the playoffs last year after he went up against the likes of Kevin Durant and Luka Doncic. It is expected that he will start against Los Angeles Lakers as he is not listed on the team's injury report. On Thursday, Timberwolves posted pics of their star guard landing in Tinseltown along with other players from the roster.
Last year, Edwards and Timberwolves reached as far as the finals, where they lost to Luka Doncic's Dallas Mavericks. This time around, Doncic and Edwards will cross paths again as Luka will be seen in purple and gold.
Both the teams have played four games in the regular season series. The Lakers and Timberwolves have 2-2 wins to their names. On February 27, Lakers defeated Wolves 111-102 as Edwards notched up 18 points, six rebounds and five assists. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 54 points and 30 rebounds.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their regular season sixth overall in the Western Conference with a record of 49-33. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to finish their regular season on a high as they finished third in the Western Conference with a record of 50-32.
When and where to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers clash?
The tip-off time for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers clash is 8:30 pm ET. The live broadcast of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers clash will be available on ABC. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.