The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched their series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a decisive 103-96 victory in Game 6 at Crypto.com Arena, marking an end to LeBron James's season. Despite shooting only 40.4% from the field and a dismal 14.9% from three-point range, the Timberwolves emerged victorious. Anthony Edwards, though he struggled with a mere 15 points and missed all 11 three-point attempts, showed his confidence by taunting analysts who doubted his team’s capabilities, notably calling out Stephen A. Smith and Paul Pierce. Edwards expressed his belief that despite facing renowned closers like James and Luka Doncic, the Timberwolves are unafraid of their next opponents, whoever that may be.

As the Timberwolves now prepare to face either the Golden State Warriors or the Houston Rockets, Edwards's bold statements reflect the growing confidence within the young squad, especially having dispatched a storied franchise like the Lakers. The win also prompted reactions from NBA legends like Magic Johnson, who acknowledged the significance of this victory for Minnesota.