Anthony Edwards' Postgame Behavior Toward Lakers Bench Sparks Reaction

The Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 10-point first-quarter deficit and an 11-point third quarter deficit on Sunday to pull off a 116-113 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and put the team on the brink of elimination in their first-round NBA playoff series.Star shooting guard Anthony Edwards put up a game-high 43 points along with nine rebounds and six assists to pave the way for Minnesota’s third win of the series. The 23-year-old stole the show on the court, but he turned just as many heads with what he did after the game was over.

Once the final whistle blew, video shows Edwards getting into a verbal altercation with a few members of the Lakers’ bench. It’s not known what caused the incident but Edwards was separated by his teammates before things escalated any further.Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates while looking to the Los Angeles Lakers bench in the second quarter during game four of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.



Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesThe confrontation drew some pretty animated reactions from fans on social media, many of which took issue with the Lakers talking smack after falling into a 3-1 series hole.Anthony Edwards got into it with the end of the Lakers’ bench after the buzzer pic.twitter.

com/XEpEf7ASRj— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) April 27, 2025“What the Lakers bench gonna do. They be asking for autographs,” one fan quipped.“Lakers bench? More like 5 guys named Steve.

They have no bench,” another added.“Getting punked liked this sucks man,” a third fan noted.“Lakers bench shouldn’t be talkin they can’t even play,” one user exclaimed.

“They can’t say nothing back. Their own coach didn’t want em out there lol,” remarked another user.Though the Timberwolves lost Game 2 94-85, they’ve dominated Games 1 (117-95) and 3 (116-104) before pulling out a close victory in Game 4.

Minnesota can close out the series and end the Lakers’ season in Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.Related: Ja Morant Turns Heads With Behavior During Grizzlies-Thunder Game 4.