Luka Doncic's Dominant First Quarter Propels Lakers to Even Series Against Timberwolves
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Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, evening their Western Conference first-round playoff series at 1-1. Doncic scored 31 points, with 16 in the first quarter alone, and added 12 rebounds and nine assists. LeBron James contributed 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura also scored in double digits. The Timberwolves struggled with their shooting, particularly from three-point range, after a strong performance in Game 1.
Key Points
Luka Doncic's performance, scoring 31 points with 16 in the first quarter, was crucial in the Lakers' victory.
The Lakers rebounded from a 22-point loss in the series opener to even the series at 1-1.
LeBron James supported with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura scored 16 and 11 points respectively.
The Timberwolves had a poor shooting night, dropping from 51.2% in Game 1 to 38% in Game 2, especially struggling from three-point range.
Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels had a significant drop in performance from Game 1 to Game 2.
