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Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic issued a strong reminder after the team’s 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LA entered the playoffs with title-sized expectations but now finds itself on the brink of a disappointing first-round exit. The Lakers once again struggled down the stretch against a young but experienced Wolves team that […]

Two of the NBA’s elder statesmen, Minnesota Timberwolves veteran point guard Mike Conley Jr. and Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James, figured in one of the wildest moments in Game 4 of their first-round series Sunday night in the Twin Cities. After the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player caught a lob pass in front […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-1 in their first-round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves following a 16-113 Game 4 loss in the Twin Cities on Sunday. That game had a thrilling end and featured physicality, as evidenced as well by a wild moment involving the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on a roll. They emerged from a hard-fought battle with the Los Angeles Lakers to earn a 116-113 victory and lead the best-of-7 series by a 3-1 margin. Anthony Edwards took one look across the floor at LeBron James, and the Timberwolves’ leader realized he had to have a huge game. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were desperate to get back on even terms in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves when they took the court in Game 4. The two teams battled ferociously in a back-and-forth game that saw both teams make a series of spectacular plays. One of those plays saw 40-year-old LeBron James […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the first round to fall down 3-1 in the series, and a late Timberwolves challenge resulted in an Anthony Edwards turnover getting changed to a foul on LeBron James. A unique camera angle clearly showed that James got Edwards’ […]

MINNEAPOLIS – The Los Angeles Lakers are facing essentially a must-win situation following their 116-104 Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the prospect of facing a 3-1 deficit in the series, and a potential elimination game in Game 5, Game 4 becomes that much more magnified. And as Lakers star LeBron James put […]

The fanbase was unreal inside Target Center on Friday night for the Minnesota Timberwolves playoff game. They were so loud that Anthony Edwards couldn’t even hear his teammates calling out plays. That’s exactly how the Timberwolves want it. “It was so loud in there today. Like when Ju hit his first basket, I couldn’t hear […]

Despite LeBron James’ best efforts, the Los Angeles Lakers fell in Game 3 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. But Anthony Edwards did not let the 40-year-old James’ performance go unnoticed. In the 116-104 loss, James tallied game-highs of 38 points and 10 rebounds, as well as 4 assists on efficient shooting (13-for-21 from the field, 5-for-9 […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant may not be with us anymore, but his legacy continues to live on. A photo-matched Bryant jersey from his rookie campaign in 1996-97 just sold for a whopping $7 million at Sotheby’s, per ESPN. The previous record for any Bryant collectible was $5.84 million. A collector paid nearly $6 […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had a lot of success in the NBA playoffs throughout the years. A startling statistic is emphasizing how much success he has truly had. James has more career playoff wins and series wins than the entire Minnesota Timberwolves roster. This LeBron James stat is WILD 👀 Playoff Wins:LeBron […]

The Los Angeles Lakers tried to wrestle home-court advantage back from the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 on Friday night, but they fell short in the end as the Wolves used a huge late run to get a 116-104 win and take a 2-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards was masterful in the clutch and Jaden […]

MINNEAPOLIS – When LeBron James takes the court for Game 3 of the Los Angeles Lakers’ opening round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it will be his 290th career playoff game. He was in the NBA Finals for eight consecutive seasons from 2011-2018. Ahead of the Game 3, Lakers head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Many basketball legends have donned the purple and gold and seen their names go up in the Crypto.com Arena rafters. But who will follow Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement? One Lakers reporter gave three answers; LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Luka Doncic. […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James is currently in an unprecedented season in that he is in year 22 of his NBA career. The only other player in NBA history to have played a 22nd season was Vince Carter. When the Lakers tipped-off their opening round playoff series last weekend, James became the first player […]

LeBron James commonly drew headlines recently. But it wasn’t for what he did on the court or because of the Los Angeles Lakers’ play. In not blaming young superstar Anthony Edwards’ lack of desire to become the next ‘Face of the league,’ the greatest NBA player of his generation said there’s a “weird energy” surrounding the […]

Although Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has likely moved on, Stephen A Smith hasn’t. After all, James confronted Smith after the latter commented on his son back in March at a Lakers game. It then sparked an outcry from the two men, participating in a verbal sparring match. Smith addressed the confrontation on his […]

The NBA playoffs are heating up, and the Los Angeles Lakers delivered in a must-win Game 2, evening their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 1-1. Luka Doncic fueled the victory with 31 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists, while LeBron James added a steady 21 points. Their dynamic performance kept the Lakers from falling […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the biggest thorn in the side of LeBron James’ career; James, back when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers, faced the Warriors four times in the NBA Finals, winning one out of four in the process. And the one Finals series the Cavs won, they had to come back […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened up their series with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night with a 94-85 win at home. It was pretty much a must-win game for the Lakers after dropping Game 1 at home, and they got the job done. Now, a couple days after the contest, fans are clamoring about a […]

Kevin Gates didn’t just pull up to the Lakers-Timberwolves playoff game on Tuesday night—he stirred the pot before he even got there, per Complex. The rapper, who sat front row alongside model and social media personality Brittany Renner, made headlines recently for his provocative comments about Savannah James, wife of LeBron James. And while celebrity […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up a much-needed home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to tie their first round series at one game apiece. The Lakers dominated this game essentially from the jump, playing much better defense than they showcased in Game 1 even though the offense still left a bit to […]

After dominating Game 1 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled to get going in a 94-85 Game 2 loss that wasn’t as close as the final score would indicate. Anthony Edwards had a decent game with 25 points on 10-of-22 shooting, but he and the Timberwolves were left […]

Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler might be the most dependable duo in Hollywood right now. Like Shaq and Kobe or Steph and Klay, they just know how to win together. Their streak of cinematic greatness continues with Sinners, which hit theaters April 19 and is already earning serious praise—not just from critics or fans, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial win Tuesday night, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to even their first-round NBA Playoff series at 1-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic once again played central roles in what has quickly become one of the most compelling matchups of the postseason. Following the game, James spoke with Mike […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-95. However, Game 2 was much different as the Lakers earned the 94-85 win to tie the series at 1-1. Luka Doncic (31 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists) and LeBron James (21 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists) both […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, forward LeBron James issued a bold take on what it’ll take to defeat Minnesota. "That's what it's gonna take… it's gonna be like this all series." LeBron James (21 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast) speaks with @LakersReporter after the #LakeShow 94-85 win […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in Game 2 and were able to tie up the series. It was another physical game, but the Lakers fought and were led by their stars, LeBron James and Luka Doncic. The Lakers had a 20-point lead at one point, but the Timberwolves cut down their […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got humiliated on their home floor in Game 1 of the first round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they responded quickly in Game 2. LeBron James and company jumped out to a 19-point lead at the end of the first quarter and coasted to a 94-85 win to even the series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 117-95 loss in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With Game 2 set to tip off on Tuesday night, L.A. must get a victory to tie up the series. Heading into the matchup, popular sports analyst Nick Wright offered a sobering take about LeBron James and his team. During […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the main topic of discussions regarding the NBA has been the constant change in viewership and ratings. Although ratings were high during the second half of the season, the league saw a big drop in numbers near the start of the year. Now that the NBA Playoffs are here, the league’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were humbled in Game 1 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite getting a strong outing from Luka Doncic, the Lakers’ defense couldn’t hold down the Timberwolves as Minnesota exploded for 21 made three-pointers on 50 percent shooting from beyond the arc to take a 117-95 win on the […]

There has been much excitement for how the Los Angeles Lakers would perform in the playoffs with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the team. Alas, Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves could not have gone any further from plan for the Purple and Gold. Courtesy of some poor defensive decision-making […]

Kevin Gates still has jokes when it comes to his comments about LeBron and Savannah James’ relationship. The “2 Phones” rapper went viral when he spoke about how white women look interested in the NBA icon. Both LeBron and Savannah reacted to Gates’ viral notes on their relationship, which prompted the rapper to respond again. […]

Even after 18 years of playoff basketball, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James continues to have love for that aspect of the game. He has so much love for it, it’s like it’s an addiction. James has been in the league since 2003, missing the 2004 and 2005 playoffs before appearing in 13 straight postseasons. […]

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is exploding in popularity, and not just in the WNBA. Since the Fever drafted her first overall in 2024, Clark has been leaving a significant impact on the W and women’s sports. But Clark’s influence has grown exponentially across sports as a whole — including in merchandising. The Iowa native […]

Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves was dictated by size, athleticism, physicality, and shotmaking. Meaning, Minnesota overwhelmed L.A. with immense size, athleticism, physicality, and shotmaking. While perhaps Minnesota’s shotmaking might regress closer to the mean, several factors remain within L.A.’s control that they need to fare much better with to turn […]

Coming off a week-long rest and a solid 50-32 season, the Los Angeles Lakers were surprisingly run out of the arena by the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs in the first round. The Timberwolves ultimately spoiled Luka Doncic’s 37-point performance, cruising to a dominant 117-95 win. Although it’s only the first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers watched the Minnesota Timberwolves rain down on them in game one. The visitors and No. 6 seed launched 42 three-point attempts to trounce the Lakers 117-95. But the 42 isn’t the only wild stat on Minnesota’s side for this NBA playoffs romp. NBA writer Keith Smith outlined some uncanny numbers after […]