The Lakers have been showing early help on Edwards’ isolations from the wings or the middle of the floor, clogging his driving lanes to prevent him from getting to the rim if he gets by his

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

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.