In a stunner, the Minnesota Timberwolves obliterated the Los Angeles Lakers, 117-95, during the first game of their first round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena. Minnesota took advantage of its size,

Jaden McDaniels opened the third quarter with a 3 to extend Minnesota's lead to 65-48. Two more 3s by Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards and another bucket by McDaniels extended the run to 11-0 and Minnesota's lead to 70-48.