Not to be overlooked in Minnesota’s game-closing effort was its stellar defensive showing. The Lakers missed five straight shots after tying the game at 103-103 before Los Angeles coach J.J. Redick waved the white flag and removed the starters from the game in the final minute.

Anthony Edwards does not back down from any obstacle in his way. At just 23 years old, the Minnesota Timberwolves, All-Star shooting guard has already had the pressure of being the "face" of the NBA dropped on him (even if he doesn't want it).

One of the questions for the Timberwolves in this playoff series against the Lakers was how would they respond in a tight game against two stars in LeBron James and Luka Doncic who have thrived in those situations.