It’s been largely effective throughout the year. Edwards’ offensive rating during the regular season versus the Lakers was an abysmal 104 points per 100 possessions. He’s now had three assists or fewer in four of his six matchups with Los Angeles.

So far in their first-round playoff series versus the Timberwolves, the Lakers have done a pretty good job of containing Anthony Edwards.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for directing inappropriate language and making an obscene gesture toward a fan during a pla