Alex Rodriguez Heated as Anthony Edwards Leaves LeBron James & Co Embarrassed in Game 2

Alex Rodriguez wasn’t exactly blending in with the gloomy Lakers fans on Saturday night—and honestly, why would he? Courtside in Los Angeles with his girlfriend, fitness coach Jaclyn Cordeiro, A-Rod looked like he was loving every second as his Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards embarrassed the Lakers 117-95 in Game 1 of the playoffs. Not bad for a guy better known for October baseball than April basketball, right?

And just when you thought that was peak excitement, Game 2 brought the kind of moment you rewind a dozen times. Early in the third quarter, Julius Randle dished the ball to Anthony Edwards at the top of the key. Without hesitation, Edwards made his move toward the rim—and waiting under the basket was Jaxson Hayes.

What happened next? Let’s just say it brought the arena to its feet. Edwards detonated on Jaxson Hayes with a dunk so filthy, it sent Rodriguez, 2009 World Series champion, springing out of his seat like it was a walk-off homer. You could feel that one through the screen. No matter which jersey you’re wearing, it was electric.

Even though the Wolves were down big at halftime, trailing 68-43, Edwards wasn’t going down quietly. He caught fire in the third, pouring in 19 points and dragging Minnesota back into the fight. That dunk? It wasn’t just poster-worthy—it was a pulse check. But before that happened LeBron James and Rui Hachimura were embarrased.

It all started on a sideline inbound early in the third. Mike Conley stood ready to put the ball in play with Rui Hachimura guarding tight. Julius Randle darted toward the ball, looking to create a clean passing lane. LeBron James stayed right on him, trying to blow up the play before it developed.

But here’s where things went off script—LeBron clipped Randle’s foot while trailing the cut. That stumble sent him crashing straight into Hachimura, who had his back turned while focused on Conley. It was like a human domino effect. LeBron hit the floor, knocked Rui off balance, and suddenly the Lakers’ spacing vanished.

Before anyone could recover, the ball found its way to Edwards at the top of the key.

If you blinked, you missed how fast it all unraveled for LA. Sometimes it’s the chaos before the play that tells the real story—and this one had all the drama of a playoff moment gone sideways.

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