Edwards did not rest either. Seeing James and Dončić start to breathe heavy and put their hands on their knees during timeouts only made him go harder. He kept coming at them and coming at them, and it was the two stars who tapped out, not The One.

Anthony Edwards has led Minnesota to a 3-1 series lead over LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Because Minnesota brings its own star power to the stage in the form of Anthony Edwards. The guard is a major attraction. Even casual viewers are drawn to the 23-year-old’s energy. There’s a special excitement derived from watching a player equally capable of splashing numerous contested triples as he is dunking on a 7-footer.