The following is an excerpt from the book “Ant,” a biography of Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards written by the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Chris Hine. The book is available now for pre-order through most retailers by clicking this link.

Edwards is right to ask for help from his teammates in the series because it will take a team effort to beat the powerhouse Lakers. But this series should be less about the Timberwolves taking down the Lakers and more about Edwards establishing himself as the superstar he's on the doorstep of becoming.

Edwards scored 44 points against Memphis on Thursday in what Minnesota labeled a must-win game. He loves the big moments.