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Timberwolves Stun Lakers with Historic Three-Point Shooting in Game 1 Blowout

Minnesota seizes home-court advantage with a dominant 117–95 victory as Los Angeles struggles to match physicality and defensive intensity.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards racked up 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists on Saturday.

Overview

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 117–95 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena, taking a 1–0 series lead.
  • Minnesota set a franchise-playoff record by hitting 21 of 42 three-pointers, shooting 50% from beyond the arc to fuel their commanding win.
  • Jaden McDaniels scored a game-high 25 points on 11-for-13 shooting, while Naz Reid added 23 points off the bench and Anthony Edwards logged 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.
  • Luka Dončić shined in his Lakers playoff debut with 37 points and 8 rebounds, but Los Angeles struggled defensively and was outscored 38–20 in the second quarter as Minnesota took control.
  • Lakers coach JJ Redick and players acknowledged their lack of physical preparedness, with LeBron James emphasizing the need to adjust ahead of Tuesday's Game 2 to reclaim momentum.