LOS ANGELES — The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a dominant 117-95 victory, showcasing a balanced offensive attack led by Jaden McDaniels’ 25 points and Naz Reid’s 23. The Timberwolves’ physical defense disrupted the Lakers, who struggled to respond and saw Luka Doncic score 37 points while LeBron James and Austin Reaves had a rough shooting night. With a franchise-record 21 three-pointers, Minnesota aims to capitalize on their momentum in Game 2, leaving the Lakers in a challenging position.
