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3 ways the Lakers can improve their offense against the Wolves
The Lakers have not yet fully cracked the code of the Timberwolves defense through two games. Here are three things they can do that can help them break through.
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Luka Dončić expects a loud crowd from Wolves fans in Game 3
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.
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Lakers vs. Wolves Game 3 Preview and Game Thread: The pivotal match of the series
The Lakers look to go up in the NBA Playoffs series against the Wolves in Minnesota in Game 3 on Friday.
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JJ Redick says Lakers need to create more thrust and pace offensively
After reviewing the tape of Game 2, JJ Redick highlighted where the Lakers’ offense needs to improve if they want to beat the Wolves.
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Non-Lakers playoffs round one discussion thread
It’s one of the best times of the year in the NBA with playoff action galore.
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JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura is ‘fine’, will wear mask as a precaution
Rui Hachimura took a blow to the face in the Lakers’ Game 2 win, but will be ready for Game 3 against the Wolves
LeBron James feels Lakers got ‘great looks’ in Game 2 vs. Wolves
The Lakers were getting the looks they wanted offensively in Game 2, an encouraging sign moving forward in the series against the Wolves.
Luka Dončić says Lakers didn’t change gameplan from Game 1, just played more physical
A more aggressive Lakers team won Game 2 against the Wolves to even their first round series.
Anthony Edwards says Lakers defense ‘confused’ him in Game 2
Thanks to the Lakers mixing up their defensive coverages, Anthony Edwards had a mediocre Game 2.
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2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Final Scores and Results
As always, we’ll be recapping every single Lakers game of the 2024-25 season here.
Lakers Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More
We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Lakers’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here.
LeBron James had a hilarious response to JJ Redick’s irate timeout in Lakers Game 2 win
The only thing funnier than JJ Redick's rant during the Lakers’ Game 2 win was LeBron James’ response to it.
How LeBron James led the way for the Lakers’ physical defense
LeBron James’ defense led the Lakers to a win in Game 2, evening the series with the Wolves.
Lakers lean on defense to even series with Game 2 win over Wolves
Thanks to the Lakers holding the Wolves to a season-low of 85 points, Los Angeles evened the series at 1-1.
3 takeaways from Lakers Game 2 win against the Wolves
The Lakers' physicality, LeBron setting the tone defensively and clutch performances from Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves helped them get a huge Game 2 win over the Wolves.
Luka Dončić spent Game 2 torturing Rudy Gobert and letting him know about it
In the Lakers Game 2 win, Luka Dončić spent most of the game destroying Rudy Gobert and talking trash while doing it the whole time.
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wolves
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 94-85 Game 2 win over the Wolves.
JJ Redick says Rui Hachimura will ‘likely’ get X-rays after taking shot to face vs. Wolves
After taking a shot to the face early in Game 2, masked Rui Hachimura helped the Lakers earn a win over the Wolves before getting set for postgame X-rays.
Lakers earn bounceback win over Wolves in Game 2
Behind a sterling defensive performance, the Lakers leveled the series with a Game 2 win over the Wolves.
Dorian Finney-Smith says Lakers must limit 3-point attempts by Wolves in Game 2
There are plenty of things the Lakers can clean up for Game 2, but a big one is stopping the barrage of 3-point shots.
How the Lakers can get LeBron James and Austin Reaves going in Game 2
The Lakers must find ways to get better offensive performances from Austin Reaves and LeBron James in Game 2 against the Wolves.
Lakers need more from LeBron James, Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves in Game 2 vs. Wolves
After dropping Game 1, the Lakers need better performances from LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves to win.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 2 Preview and Game Thread: How will L.A. bounce back?
The Lakers look to avenge their first loss of the playoffs as they host the Wolves again for Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
JJ Redick says the Lakers have to be more organized in Game 2
The devil is in the details and those aspects of the game will be key for the Lakers against the Wolves in Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
Dorian Finney-Smith says Game 2 is a ‘must-win game’ for Lakers
After dropping Game 1, the Lakers are heading into Game 2 with a must-win mentality.
Austin Reaves calls Game 1 loss to Wolves ‘a good wake up call’ for Lakers
After a tough Game 1 loss to star the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers are fully aware just how good the Wolves are.
JJ Redick says Lakers had best practice in months ahead of Game 2 vs. Wolves
After an embarrassing blowout loss to the Wolves to start the NBA Playoffs, the Lakers had one of the best practices of the year ahead of Game 2
Jarred Vanderbilt says Lakers confidence is still high after Game 1 loss
Despite dropping Game 1 against the Wolves, Jarred Vanderbilt and the Lakers are still confident they can defeat the Wolves.
How Playoff Luka was born in his early years in Spain
Lakers fans who haven’t had much of the Playoff Luka experience yet are in for a treat.
Did the Lakers make a mistake by not converting Trey Jemison’s contract?
A lack of size cost the Lakers in Game 1 against the Timberwolves, but Trey Jemison III won’t be coming to save the day.
The Lakers know they have to be more physical against the Wolves
After being bullied in Game 1, the Lakers acknowledged nearly unanimously postgame they’ll have to up their physicality moving forward in the series.
How the Wolves solved the Lakers defense to take Game 1
The Lakers lost Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs as the Wolves solved their defense with a 3-point barrage.
Can the Warriors upset the Rockets in round one?
While Lakers-Warriors didn’t happen during the first round, it could still be the series we get if both teams take care of business.
Lakers bullied physically by Wolves in Game 1 defeat
It wasn’t pretty and things got ugly fast as the Lakers were dominated by the aggressive Wolves in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
3 takeaways from Lakers Game 1 loss against the Wolves
The Lakers got blown out in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against the Wolves as a result defensive breakdowns and slow offensive nights from LeBron James and Austin Reaves.