It was a game that the Lakers had to win, and LeBron James had to play great. James almost had a triple-double in this game, pouring in 21 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out seven assists.

Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves brought plenty of fireworks, but one of the most entertaining moments came not from a dunk or a buzzer-beater but from Anthony Edwards trying to get LeBron James hit with a technical foul for swearing.

The NBA playoffs are a crucible of emotion and intensity, and the Los Angeles Lakers are in the thick of it. After a crushing 22-point loss in Game 1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves,