Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid: 48 PTS 19-25 FG 9-12 3PT Wolves shoot 21/42 from three which is a new playoff franchise record.

The Minnesota Timberwolves achieved a decisive 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, leveraging a physical style that surprised their opponents. JJ Redick and Austin Reaves noted that the Lakers struggled to match the Wolves' intensity and physicality, particularly during a stretch where the Wolves outscored them 67-33 from the second quarter to midway through the third. LeBron James acknowledged the need for the Lakers to adjust to the playoff intensity and...

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan was involved in an altercation at a Los Angeles restaurant, captured in a video obtained by TMZ. The incident reportedly began when a man shone a bright light from his phone in DeRozan's face, prompting the NBA veteran to knock the phone away, leading to a confrontation. Witnesses and a second video show DeRozan warning the man before the altercation, which resulted in the man being filmed in an ambulance,...

In the NBA playoffs on April 19, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, with notable moments including Bucks guard Ryan Rollins shooting while defended by Tyrese Haliburton and Giannis Antetokounmpo dribbling past Pascal Siakam. Concurrently, the LA Clippers played against the Denver Nuggets, featuring Kawhi Leonard warming up and Nikola Jokic preparing for the game at Ball Arena. Images captured during the events highlighted the intensity and excitement of playoff...

In Game 1 of their playoff series, the Lakers suffered a disappointing 117-95 loss to the Timberwolves, despite Luka Doncic scoring 37 points. The Lakers were outperformed in physicality and shooting, trailing by as much as 27 points, which drew criticism from Magic Johnson regarding coach JJ Redick's game management. Although LeBron James acknowledged the need for adjustment to playoff intensity, he indicated that the series was still within reach, emphasizing the importance of improving...

LeBron James commented on the Lakers' loss in Game 1 against the Timberwolves, acknowledging that it served as a costly learning experience for his team regarding the series' intensity and physicality, finishing with 19 points. He stressed the need for the team to be better prepared for Game 2, as they struggled offensively, with key players like Austin Reaves and himself underperforming. The Timberwolves capitalized on their physical play, outscoring the Lakers significantly during crucial...