Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
5d ago

Lakers Even Series Against Timberwolves With Defensive Game 2 Win

Los Angeles responded to a Game 1 blowout loss by holding Minnesota to a season-low 85 points and securing a 94-85 victory ahead of pivotal road games.

Image
Lakers star Luka Doncic drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a 94-85 win that knots the best-of-seven series at 1-1. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Image
Image

Overview

  • Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists, while LeBron James contributed 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists.
  • The Lakers jumped to an early 22-point lead, fueled by a strong defensive effort and 16 first-quarter points from Doncic.
  • Minnesota's Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards combined for 52 points, but the team struggled to match its offensive rhythm from Game 1.
  • The physical matchup featured 46 combined fouls and multiple video reviews, with both James and Rui Hachimura taking hard hits during the game.
  • The series now moves to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday, with the Lakers needing a road win to take control of the series.