Overview
- Anthony Davis led the Lakers with a dominant performance, scoring 36 points and securing 16 rebounds.
- The Lakers managed to hold off a strong second-half comeback attempt by the Timberwolves to win 110-103.
- Bronny James made his official NBA debut, briefly playing alongside his father, LeBron James, in a historic moment.
- Minnesota's Anthony Edwards was the offensive leader for the Timberwolves, who were adjusting after trading Karl-Anthony Towns.
- The Lakers struggled with three-point shooting, hitting only 16.7% from beyond the arc, but excelled in points in the paint and off turnovers.