Edwards' current postseason run is reminiscent of his breakout performance in the playoffs last year, where he led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals. During that span, Minnesota swept Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns and overcame Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets in a seven-game series, before falling to Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks.

Despite the Lakers' defeat, Luka Doncic delivered a strong offensive performance. However, the loss pushed Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins to compare him with Anthony Edwards exposing Luka’s shortcomings with a harsh take.

The Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. Luka Doncic had a dominant 38-point showing, but it prov