The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a crucial Game 3 victory in the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers, and Anthony Edwards had high praise for LeBron James following the game. Despite LeBron James’ remarkable performance at age 40,

The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Friday's Game 3, falling 116-104 as the Timberwolves took a two-games-to-one lead in the opening round series. Though the 40-year-old James had a throwback performance with 38 points, the Lakers were unable to overcome the hot Timberwolves on a night when Luka Doncic was dealing with an illness.

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, giving up their lead in the first-round playoff series. The loss at Target Center means Los Angeles now trails 2-1 and can’t afford to slip up heading into a crucial Game 4 on Sunday.