NBA Playoffs Odds: Timberwolves One Step Away from Eliminating the Lakers

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Anthony Edwards Shines and Puts the Timberwolves One Step Away from Eliminating the Lakers

Minnesota wins 116-113 in an epic finish and leads the series 3-1

The Minnesota Timberwolves  playing at home at the Target Center, demonstrated a young core and well balanced team and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers  116-113 in game four for the best of seven. The big star was Anthony Edwards who made 43 points , including 16 in the last quarter, where the local team outscored the visitors 32-19.

With this victory, Minnesota takes a 3-1 lead and is now just one win away from advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The NBA 1st Half Lines, they now clearly favor a young, explosive, and confident Timberwolves team.

Edwards: Talent, Character, and Ice in His Veins

Edwards didn’t just score — he defended, assisted, and drew key fouls. In the final seconds, he was fouled by LeBron James in a controversial play that, after video review, was confirmed as a foul. Calm and composed, the young star sank both free throws to seal the game.

Anthony Edwards who has been having a great series, five playoff games with 40+ before turning 25 years old, some other players with these records, LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Rick Berry. For bettors, this shifts the outlook significantly. The NBA 2nd Half Lines with an unstoppable Edwards and a team that finishes strong, the trend is hard to ignore.

LeBron and Doncic Couldn’t Stop the Comeback

The Lakers gave it everything they had. Luka Doncic led with 38 points, and LeBron contributed 27 points and 12 rebounds, but he failed to score in the fourth quarter. The Lakers once held a 12-point lead and dominated stretches of the game, but were ultimately overwhelmed physically and mentally by Minnesota’s energy.

Even the referees became part of the storyline. A no-call on a trip involving Doncic drew complaints, while another play was overturned in favor of Edwards after a successful challenge by coach Chris Finch.

Bettors should pay close attention: the NBA Odds although the Lakers are still alive, momentum and clutch performance are clearly favoring the Timberwolves Next Stop: Game 5 in Los Angeles

Game 5 is set for this Wednesday in L.A. The Timberwolves now have a historic chance to advance to the semifinals for the second year in a row — something the franchise has never achieved before. For sports betting fans, this is a can’t-miss matchup full of intensity, revenge, and opportunity.