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Tensions rise at the Lakers game as Anthony Edwards deals with coach JJ Redick following the Davis drama

Tensions rise at the Lakers game as Anthony Edwards deals with coach JJ Redick following the Davis drama

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It seems that Anthony Edwards is already getting into the competitive mood with the start of the season. ANT and his trash-talking is one of the reasons why watching him on the pitch makes the moments unforgettable. But this time things didn't work out in the young guard's favor as the Lakers dominated with a 110-103 victory at Crypto.com Arena. And Edwards finally got a taste of his own medicine from none other than Anthony Davis.

Perhaps that led him to engage in another back-and-forth with Lakers supremo JJ Redick late in the fourth quarter. The clip was undoubtedly hilarious, as Edwards gestured mockingly while Redick returned the favor in kind, much to the amusement of everyone on the bench.

And according to the announcer, Ant-Man and JJ were talking about Edwards. “Footwork.” Here is the video with the caption: “JJ is talking to Ant.”

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From the start, things didn't go the way they did with the 2x All-Stars. So his frustration is understandable. The Purple & Gold got off to a good start, gaining a 19-point lead in the first half alone. Seeing that he had to take matters into his own hands, Anthony Edwards provided the spark with an and-1 against Rui Hachimura as he made a strong finish to the basket with just four minutes left in the second quarter.

The Georgia alum was thrilled as he took the opportunity to get his teammates going. And the microphones picked up what he said. “Wake the fuck up. Wake up. Let's go!” Although the Wolves team answered the call and reduced the lead to 13 points by halftime, they were unable to overcome the determined Lakers team.

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And a key driving force of the rejuvenated Los Angeles gang was AD; something he communicated early on to arguably the league's second-best trash talker.

(This story is still in development)

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