Anthony Edwards got the last laugh against Luka Doncic after Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
He made sure to get the first laugh before Game 2 on Tuesday, too.
Edwards only had 22 points to Doncic’s 37 on Saturday, but it resulted in a 117-95 win for the Timberwolves that sparked
this viral photo
between two of the league’s loudest trash talkers.
The Timberwolves star continued his war of words before the second game of the series. Edwards drew plenty of reactions from fans when he entered enemy territory to try to get under Doncic’s skin before the game tipped off.
“WE LOVE A MENACE,” said a
fan
on X, encouraging the behavior.
“All yap,” wrote
another
.
“Antman better stop poking the bear,” said one
fan
on X.
“Why give them bulletin board material,” replied one wary X
user
. “At least get up 2-0.”
Several
similar
replies
flooded in as the Lakers took a 58-43 halftime lead behind
22 first half points
from Doncic.
“Some people just never learn,” said one response.
Regardless of the outcome, Edwards clearly relishes the highly-competitive matchup. He
publicly praised Doncic
after the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles.
“(The Mavericks) created a monster,” Edwards said in a candid
video
posted to his official Instagram after the Doncic-Anthony Davis trade.
“I’m excited to play the Lakers now,” he added, “because they created a monster, boy.”
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