The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory in Game 5, clinching the series 4-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 50 points for the Lakers, who were outscored in the fourth quarter and struggled to contain Minnesota's size and rebounding.

Given both his age (23) and immense talent, Edwards could succeed James as the symbolic face of the NBA in the years ahead. His introduction in the Starting 5 Netflix series is manifesting into reality.

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday, ending their season.