The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 94-85 to the Los Angeles Lakers, tying their series 1-1. Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, and the team’s depth struggled with poor shooting. Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 31 points, and LeBron James added 21 points. Game 3 is on Friday in Minneapolis. The Lakers’ strong performance was marked by crucial plays in the final minutes, including James’ steal from Edwards. The Timberwolves’ inability to score beyond Edwards and one other player hindered their chances of winning.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) looks to pass around Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes to the basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) goes to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forwards Dorian Finney-Smith (17) and LeBron James (23) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) looks to pass against Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
