Minnesota took Game 1 in blowout fashion, 117-95, even with Luka Dončić putting up 37 points. Game 2 was a different story as the Lakers put forth a much better defensive effort and tied things up at 1-1 with a 94-85 victory on Tuesday night.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a big opportunity ahead, holding a 2-1 series lead with Game 4 coming at home in their first-round NBA Playoffs series with the Los Angeles Lakers.

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center by a score of 116-104. The Timberwolves now have a 2-1 lead in