What a difference a game makes. Towards the end of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and LeBron James interacted like old friends, sharing a few words and a laugh with each other despite the pressurized playoff environment they were both a part of. The tone was much different in Sunday's Game 4.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James shared his thoughts on the foul called against him on Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards during Game 4 of the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the 2024–25 NBA Playoffs,

The guard played 44 minutes and finished the game with 43 points (12-of-23 from the field), nine rebounds and six assists. Despite entering the fourth quarter down 94-84, the Timberwolves never panicked and, little by little, cut the distance.