Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Game 1 Full Highlights & Analysis | April 19, 2025 NBA Playoffs
Jaden McDaniels set the tone with 25 points and nine boards, and Naz Reid provided the big spark in relief, converting six three-balls and going for 23. Anthony Edwards chipped in with 22 as the red-hot shooting of the Minnesota Timberwolves controlled a one-sided 117-95 victory in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday.
With the win, the Timberwolves not only gained a resounding victory but also stole home-court advantage away from the Lakers.
Minnesota opened the game wide apart with a 38-point second-quarter explosion, and then a 35-point third quarter, piling up a lead that grew to as large as 27. The Wolves were scorching from distance, converting 21 of 42 three-point shots — a franchise playoff record. They shot 51.2% from the field overall, and their offense was balanced and high-efficiency.
The Lakers struggled to keep pace with Minnesota’s relentless energy and outside shooting. Now trailing 0-1 in the series, Los Angeles will look to regroup before Game 2 on Tuesday night.
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