Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA: McDaniels Shines In Game 1 Win
Jaden McDaniels scored 25 points on 11-for-13 shooting, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a dominant 117-95 Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, who struggled offensively despite Luka Doncic's 37-point, 8-rebound performance in his postseason debut. The Timberwolves hit 21 3-pointers, with McDaniels, Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, and Naz Reid combining for 17 of them. LeBron James added 19 points, but the Lakers shot just 34.4% from the field and attempted only seven free throws. Minnesota, entering the series as underdogs, stole home-court advantage with the blowout win. Game 2 will be in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels, left, and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James grapple for the ball during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, and forward LeBron James defend during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James dunks during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, dries toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo defends during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes, right, and guard Luka Doncic defend during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith, right, and forward LeBron James defend during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Singer Adele, left, and sports agent Rich Paul watch during the second half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, right, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert defends during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9), center Rudy Gobert and center Naz Reid defend during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
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