After successfully solving the Lakers’ defense in a Game 1 win, Minnesota stopped doing what worked in a Game 2 loss.

After tying the series 1-1 with a Game 2 victory on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet up with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 on Friday. This is the first game of the series in Minnesota, so the Lakers will look to steal a victory on the road to take a series lead.

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images