Anthony Edwards Trash-Talks Luka Doncic Before Game 2: A Bold Move That Could Backfire
After a dominant Game 1 performance where the Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95, thanks to a record-setting 21 three-pointers, Anthony Edwards made his presence known again—but this time, off the court.
Edwards, fresh off a 22-point, 8-rebound, 9-assist showing in the opener, couldn’t resist continuing his rivalry with Luka Doncic. During the Lakers’ warm-up before Game 2, Edwards walked right through the team’s drills to confront Doncic, exchanging words with the star guard. The two young guns shared smiles during the moment, but Edwards clearly had his sights set on establishing a mental edge before the game even started.
“Ant has laid down the gauntlet,” said an observer of the interaction.
Edwards’ confidence is undeniable, but his timing may raise some eyebrows. In Game 1, it was Doncic who dominated with 37 points, despite his team’s loss. However, the tables seemed to turn in Game 2, with Doncic outscoring the Timberwolves by himself in the first quarter and already putting up 22 points by halftime as the Lakers led 53-35.
While trash-talking Luka may not be the smartest strategy—especially when the 26-year-old Slovenian is known for silencing critics with his play—Edwards has the skill and swagger to back up his words. The question remains: will his bold moves on and off the court pay off, or will they light a fire under Doncic for the rest of the series?
With Game 2 still in progress, Edwards and the Timberwolves will have to hope that his pre-game antics don’t come back to haunt them, especially if Doncic leads the Lakers to a series-tying win.