Overview

• Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points and Anthony Edwards added 29, leading the Timberwolves to a decisive second-half performance in Game 3.
• The Lakers committed 16 turnovers, leading to 28 points for Minnesota and exposing Los Angeles' struggles with ball security.
• LeBron James delivered a standout 38-point, 10-rebound performance, becoming the first NBA player over 40 to score that many points in a playoff game.
• Luka Doncic, battling illness, was limited to 17 points on 6-of-16 shooting, significantly dampening the Lakers' offensive effectiveness.
• Minnesota exploited the Lakers' lack of rim protection, outscoring them 56-26 in the paint, while maintaining discipline with just eight turnovers.