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Timberwolves vs Lakers Game Highlights
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 117-95. Top Performers – Minnesota Jaden McDaniels – 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 3PM Anthony Edwards – 22 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds, 4 3PM Naz Reid – 23 points, 6 3PM, 5 rebounds Minnesota's bench totaled 43 PTS compared to just 13 for Los Angeles The Timberwolves set a franchise record for 3PM in the Playoffs as they shot 21-42 from beyond the arc Top Performers – Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić – 37 points, 8 rebounds, 5 3PM Luka's 37 points ties George Mikan for 2nd most in a player's Playoff debut with the Lakers franchise Shaq - 46 PTS on 04/25/1997 Mikan - 37 PTS on 03/23/1949 Luka - 37 PTS on 4/19/2025 LeBron James – 19 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists Austin Reaves – 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists After the 1st quarter, Minnesota outscored the Lakers 96-67. The Wolves outscored the Lakers 25-6 in FBPS and 44-32 in PITP.
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