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NBA Playoffs Result – Lakers In Five still on as Luka Doncic and co. get one back against the Timberwolves!

Luka Doncic was one assist shy of reaching a triple-double.

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The Los Angeles Lakers found their momentum back with a 95-84 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night to tie the playoff series 1-1. The opening quarter outburst pushed sixth-seeded Minnesota behind in the game, and they couldn’t recover against a tight defense of the Lakers. Luka Doncic scored back-to-back 30-point performances and ended up on the winning side in Game 2.

LeBron James finished with 21 points and Austin Reaves added 16 for the Lakers, who built a 19-point lead at the end of the first quarter. Julius Randle scored a playoff career-high 27 points and Anthony Edwards added 25 for the Timberwolves, who entered the game with a 117-95 victory on Saturday. The series will head to Minnesota for Game 3 on Friday, Apr 25.

LUKA PUTS ON A SHOW, LAKERS TIE UP THE SERIES 💯🔥

31 PTS
12 REB
9 AST

Game 3: Friday (4/25), 9:30pm/et on ESPN pic.twitter.com/fbVdA1TtBM
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2025

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Lakers Squeeze Past the Timberwolves through First Quarter Outburst and Doncic-James Masterclass

The Los Angeles Lakers were under pressure ahead of Game 2, and they showcased their offensive strength from the first quarter. An 11-4 run in the opening four minutes put them ahead in the game. Los Angeles held a 34-15 lead at the end of the first quarter, and Luka Doncic scored 16.

The Wolves sparked an 8-0 run in the second quarter, but the Lakers maintained their lead to a double-digit margin. Lakers opened the third quarter with nine straight points to stretch their lead to 20 points, and Doncic was one assist shy of reaching a triple-double. He scored 34 points in Game 1 but fell short of victory.

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LUKA PULLING OUT ALL THE TRICKS 😱 pic.twitter.com/dzL504PLCK
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2025

Minnesota rallied for a comeback and had a 12-3 run to cut the lead to 86-77. Despite a dominating final quarter, the Timberwolves lost this game 94-85. James also contributed 11 rebounds, and Hachimura added 11 points. Lakers’ starters scored 86.2% of the team’s points while shooting 45.3% compared to the Wolves’ 38%.

The Timberwolves shot 38% overall and went 5-for-25 from 3-point range. Meanwhile, the Lakers also struggled in 3-point shooting and went 6-for-29. It was a choppy game between the two with 46 combined personal fouls and multiple video reviews. Both teams will be in action for Game 3 in Minneapolis on Friday, and it should be a cracking contest.

Also Read: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Timeline: What Is In Store For Pacers-Bucks Game 3?

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.