Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 1, April 20, 2025
The Lakers were outmuscled and outpaced by the Timberwolves in a 117-95 loss, struggling against Minnesota’s physicality and red-hot three-point shooting. Luka Doncic scored 37, but the team lacked collective rhythm.
The Wolves dominated the middle quarters, outscoring L.A. 67-33. McDaniels and Reid hit a combined 9-of-12 from deep, while Gobert and Randle controlled the paint. L.A. failed to respond physically and lost the 50-50 battles throughout.