Coach JJ Redick used Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, Dorian Finney-Smith, Jarred Vanderbilt and Alex Len as reserves against Charlotte and said they will continue to tinker with small-ball lineups.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)

The Lakers-Timberwolves game took an unexpected turn as Anthony Edwards and Jarred Vanderbilt clashed, raising stakes for Minnesota's playoff hopes. Can Edwards maintain his cool amid mounting technical fouls?

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is amid another impressive season in his fifth NBA campaign. Entering Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, Edwards was averaging 27.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists. That scoring average is a career high for Edwards, as he has increased his points per game each season of his career.

Things went downhill for Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards in a 111-102 loss to the Lakers on Thursday night.

Anthony Edwards was ejected in the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves' 111-102 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday after getting hit with his second technical foul of the evening.  Edwards,

The second technical Thursday was No. 16 on the season for Edwards, an important threshold. Assuming neither call from Thursday is rescinded by the NBA, the guard will be suspended for