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Timberwolves Push Lakers to Brink with Thrilling Game 4 Comeback

Minnesota erased a double-digit deficit behind Anthony Edwards’ 43 points to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.

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Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates a three-point basket in the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves' victory over the Los Angeles Lakes in game four of their NBA playoff series
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Overview

  • Anthony Edwards scored 43 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Timberwolves to a 116-113 victory over the Lakers in Game 4.
  • Minnesota outscored Los Angeles 32-19 in the final quarter, overcoming a 12-point deficit to secure the win in Minneapolis.
  • The Lakers committed 10 turnovers, leading to 19 Timberwolves points, and were outscored 25-6 by Minnesota's bench in the game.
  • A late successful coach’s challenge by Timberwolves’ Chris Finch overturned an out-of-bounds call to a foul on LeBron James, resulting in decisive free throws for Edwards.
  • The Timberwolves now hold a 3-1 series lead, with Game 5 set for Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, where the Lakers must win to avoid elimination.