Luka Doncic gives Anthony Edwards his “good balls” as Lakers-Wolves battle

Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards shared a light-hearted moment ahead of Game 2 of the 2025 NBA playoffs between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the LA Lakers. The duo, taking all the spotlight ahead of the matchup were all smiles over some banter over basketballs.

NBA analyst Taylor Rooks posted a clip of their interaction on Edwards claiming that the Lakers had good balls and Doncic giving him one. The fun though was only pre-game as the two teams duked out an-out defense battle in Game 2.

The Lakers evened the series 1-1 with a 94-85 win. They were led by Doncic's double-double (31 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists) while LeBron James had 21 points and 11 rebounds. Edwards had 25 points for the T-Wolves.

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Luka Doncic outlines Lakers' defensive shift

Speaking to the reporters after the win, Luka Doncic explained the Lakers' efforts and emphasis on defense after lack of it cost them Game 1. He said the team did not change their plans, but put in more work into clamping down their opponents.

Luka Doncic says the #Lakers didn't change their game plan defensively, they just played more physical and maintained it for 48 minutes.

LA will look to keep their defense locked in as they head to Minnesota for the next two games. They outplayed the side for one game, but the consistency comes into question. The Timberwolves' big and bruising style of play will be constant and it remains to be seen how they make tweaks going into their road games.

Doncic continues to be key for the Lakers as they look to get past Anthony Edwards and Co. with five games left in the first round series.