Anthony Edwards Makes Striking Case Against Anthony Davis & Lakers’ Unfair Advantage: “How to Explain It!?”

Despite LeBron James and Anthony Davis coming off major injury concerns, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Wolves 120-109. Anthony Davis dominated the paint, posting 27 points and 25 rebounds, all while attempting 0 shots from beyond the arc. A major chunk of his dominance comes from the absence of key starters Minnesota Timberwolves lineup. Karl Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert sat out of the game, due to a meniscus injury and a game-day hamstring concern, respectively. However, Anthony Edwards displays a contrasting viewpoint.

With confidence in his team’s abilities without key centers, Edwards resonated a stance to question the difference in free throws from the game. “It’s tough every night when we don’t get to the free throw line as much as the other team,” he said during the post-game interview. Moreover, with a lasting smirk throughout the interview, he sarcastically commented, “every time they get the ball, we so-called foul them,” before ultimately stating, “I don’t know how to explain it, man.”

The Lakers managed to get to the chrity spot 29 times. On the other hand, the Wolves were only granted 13 similar trips, equivalent to Davis’ alone. Sure, the Wolves were playing the game with their backup centers. However, the Lakers have a record of getting to the free throw line more than the opposing teams.

Regardless, while Edwards’ comments hold a little weight, it is important to note that the Lakers drive the lane more frequently than most teams in the league. With that, they create increased possibilities of contact, and in turn, free throws. Moreover, the Wolves’ lack of Gobert and Towns had already anticipated them for a slight disadvantage in the paint, one that Davis took full advantage of.

The Wolves demand more out of Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards scored the team-high 25 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. However, his performance sat slightly below his season averages. On most nights, Edwards shares the court with two other all-star caliber centers, and has to work within a fixed structure. However, Edwards is amongst the next face of the league, and has expectations of being able to carry a franchise.

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Edwards is in middle of his breakout season, posting a career high of nearly 26 points, 5 rebound and 5 assists on over 45% shooting. While it can be said that he is still about to touch surface with his ultimate surge, the recent games can prove instrumental to his growth, providing him a first-hand experience of the dynamics of being a franchise player.