NBA Playoffs: Lakers – Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to face off in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. The Lakers are the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves are the No. 8 seed.
The Lakers are led by LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook. James is a four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA MVP. Davis is a one-time NBA champion and eight-time NBA All-Star. Westbrook is a one-time NBA MVP and nine-time NBA All-Star.
The Timberwolves are led by Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell. Towns is a three-time NBA All-Star, while Edwards is a one-time NBA All-Rookie First Team selection. Russell is a one-time NBA All-Star.
The Lakers and Timberwolves have met twice in the playoffs before. The Lakers won both series, in 1988 and 2003.
The Lakers are favored to win the series, but the Timberwolves are a young and talented team with a lot of upside. It should be a competitive series.
Game 1
The Lakers won Game 1 of the series 114-105. James led the way with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Towns led the Timberwolves with 29 points and 15 rebounds.
Game 2
The Timberwolves won Game 2 of the series 122-107. Edwards led the way with 30 points. Russell added 29 points and 12 rebounds. James scored 24 points for the Lakers.
Game 3
The Lakers won Game 3 of the series 105-100. Davis led the way with 31 points. James added 26 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists. Towns scored 24 points for the Timberwolves.
Game 4
The Lakers won Game 4 of the series 119-110 to close out the series. James led the way with 31 points. Westbrook added 28 points and 11 rebounds. Towns scored 24 points for the Timberwolves.
The Lakers advanced to the second round of the playoffs, where they will face the No. 2 seed Phoenix Suns. The Timberwolves’ season is over.
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