LeBron James may be heading home, but his words might carry the Timberwolves even further.
Following Minnesota’s 103–96 Game 5 win over the Lakers — which eliminated L.A. from the playoffs — LeBron sought out Anthony Edwards amid the celebration. But instead of frustration, the 40-year-old legend offered something else:
LeBron: “Make that next step now.”
Ant: “You already know it.”
LeBron: “Come on.”
Ant: “I got you.”
It was more than a handshake — it felt like a passing of the torch.
Ant Called His Shot Weeks Ago — And Delivered
Before the series even started, Anthony Edwards made headlines by embracing the challenge of facing LeBron.
“Trying to take him out of the playoffs… I think we’re going to have fun.”
Fast forward to Wednesday night, and he did just that — helping the Wolves win the series 4–1. While Edwards didn’t light up the scoreboard (15 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST), he led with grit and poise — showing LeBron-esque maturity when it mattered most.
Lakers Collapse, Wolves Rise
The Timberwolves outplayed the Lakers in nearly every facet after Game 1, powered by Rudy Gobert’s monster 27/24 line and Julius Randle’s clutch scoring. Meanwhile, Luka Dončić’s 28-point effort and LeBron’s 22-point night weren’t enough to overcome Minnesota’s dominance on the boards (54–37) and defensive intensity.
Full series recap:
- Game 1: Wolves 117, Lakers 95
- Game 2: Lakers 94, Wolves 85
- Game 3: Wolves 116, Lakers 104
- Game 4: Wolves 116, Lakers 113
- Game 5: Wolves 103, Lakers 96
And just like that, LeBron is out — but he leaves the court with class, sending a message to the league’s next great guard.
“I Got You.”
Edwards’ reply — “I got you” — wasn’t just for LeBron. It was for every Timberwolves fan, every underdog believer, and maybe even himself.
Next up: the winner of Rockets vs. Warriors — but Ant already has the King’s blessing. And that might be the real win of the night.