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Timberwolves Dominate Lakers in Game 1 of Playoffs

The Timberwolves stun the Lakers 117-95 in Game 1, with Edwards, McDaniels, and Reid leading the score for Minnesota.

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In a rematch of last year’s first-round series, the Pacers held a 67-43 lead at halftime and never looked back to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.
NBA Playoffs: Los Angeles Lakers succumb to heavy defeat against Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 despite late comeback
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Essentially, the Lakers looked ready for bumper cars and the Timberwolves were ready for a demolition derby.
Lakers know what they must do to rebound from loss to Timberwolves. Can they do it?
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The combination led to a 27-point deficit in the second half and a laugher of a victory for the Wolves, who immediately seized homecourt advantage in the series after finishing just one win behind the Lakers in the regular season.
Lakers realize they've got to do some quick work after Timberwolves' blowout win in series opener
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The Timberwolves punctuated their second-quarter domination when Donte DiVincenzo made a 30-foot three-pointer at the halftime buzzer.
Lakers crushed by Timberwolves in Game 1 of NBA playoffs
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Updated: Apr 20th, 2025, 6:26 AM ET

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In Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 117-95. Jaden McDaniels led with 25 points, supported by Naz Reid (23) and Anthony Edwards (22). Despite Luka Doncic’s impressive 37 points for the Lakers, they struggled defensively and were outplayed by the Timberwolves, who set a franchise playoff record with 21 three-pointers. The Lakers aim to rebound in Game 2 on Tuesday. Coach JJ Redick acknowledged a lack of physical readiness against Minnesota's aggressive play.

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