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Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers will hit the road for the first time in the NBA Playoffs as they take on the Wolves in Minnesota for Game 3 in an atmosphere Luka Dončić expects to be a loud one. The Lakers may have had the benefit of home court advantage heading into the NBA Playoffs, but they quickly tossed that aside with a Game 1 loss to the … [Read more...] about Luka Dončić expects a loud crowd from Wolves fans in Game 3

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images The Lakers look to go up in the NBA Playoffs series against the Wolves in Minnesota in Game 3 on Friday. The first round series between the Lakers and Wolves shifts to Minnesota where Game 3 will be held on Friday. The teams are currently tied after two games as the purple and gold look to snatch a win and regain homecourt advantage. … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Wolves Game 3 Preview and Game Thread: The pivotal match of the series

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images LeBron James’ defense led the Lakers to a win in Game 2, evening the series with the Wolves. On Tuesday, a heavyweight fight occurred in Los Angeles, as the Lakers muscled past the Timberwolves for a 94-85 victory. This game evolved into a defensive duel, a rarity in the modern era. In that battle, the Lakers were led by … [Read more...] about How LeBron James led the way for the Lakers’ physical defense

The only thing funnier than JJ Redick's rant during the Lakers’ Game 2 win was LeBron James’ response to it. The Lakers evened their playoff series at 1-1 with a 94-85 win over the Wolves on Tuesday. The victory was accomplished with LeBron James leading the charge defensively. L.A. held Minnesota to 85 points, the lowest number of points scored by a Lakers opponent all year. … [Read more...] about LeBron James had a hilarious response to JJ Redick’s irate timeout in Lakers Game 2 win

Photo by Jon Putman/Anadolu via Getty Images Thanks to the Lakers mixing up their defensive coverages, Anthony Edwards had a mediocre Game 2. One of the keys to the Lakers beating the Wolves on Tuesday was slowing down Minnesota’s offense. Players like Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid came down from their monstrous Game 1 performances and were much more pedestrian in Game … [Read more...] about Anthony Edwards says Lakers defense ‘confused’ him in Game 2