US EditionLakers preparing for evolved Anthony Edwards
- The Lakers prepped for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday in Los Angeles.
- Minnesota's Anthony Edwards, now an All-NBA guard, prompted intensive defensive planning by the Lakers.
- Bronny James and Shake Milton played Edwards on the Lakers' scout team during Wednesday's practice.
- Edwards led the NBA with 320 three-point field goals and averaged 19 points against the Lakers.
- Los Angeles planned to show Edwards multiple defenders, recognizing his scoring ability at all levels.
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What's behind this stifling, confusing LeBron-led Lakers defense
For months, the Lakers have confused and angered some the NBA's biggest offensive stars with a defensive scheme no one can quite figure out. It'll be tested again Saturday, when they face off against Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves.
Minnesota's recipe: 'Luka is convinced that no one can stop him'
The Los Angeles Lakers have been shining in the NBA since Luka Dončić arrived in the City of Angels. The Slovenian has fit in perfectly with the team, and they will attack the playoffs from third place in the West. In the first round, they will face Minnesota, which has repeatedly been powerless against Dončić in the past. You can watch the game on Sunday night at 2:30 on Kanal A and VOYO.
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Lakers preparing for evolved Anthony Edwards
EL SEGUNDO — The Minnesota Timberwolves using 37-year-old Joe Ingles on their scout team to play the role of Lakers star Luka Doncic in preparation for Saturday’s playoff opener was far from just Internet fodder. “It’s hard to replicate everything [Doncic] does,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said after his team’s practice on Tuesday. “We have Joe Ingles kind of simulating things, who gives us a comp on size and IQ for sure, but it’s certainly …
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