It’s been largely effective throughout the year. Edwards’ offensive rating during the regular season versus the Lakers was an abysmal 104 points per 100 possessions. He’s now had three assists or fewer in four of his six matchups with Los Angeles.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers​, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.

Anthony Edwards wasn’t backing down in Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ highly anticipated series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. The Timberwolves’ vocal leader was seen getting into it with a group of fans on the sidelines in an exchange that has now gone viral on social media.