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Timberwolves vs Lakers – 2025 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Recap & Highlights





🏀 Series Summary

  • Result: Timberwolves win 4–1

  • Final Game: May 1, 2025 – Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96

  • Series MVP: Anthony Edwards


🔥 Game Highlights

📍 Game 1: Timberwolves 117 – Lakers 95

  • Anthony Edwards posted 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists.

  • Edwards was fined $50,000 by the NBA for an inappropriate gesture toward fans during the game.
    (The Sun)

📍 Game 2: Lakers 94 – Timberwolves 85

  • Luka Dončić scored 31 points, LeBron James added 21.

  • Strong Lakers defense limited Minnesota’s offensive rhythm.
    (Silver Screen & Roll)

📍 Game 3: Timberwolves 116 – Lakers 113

  • Anthony Edwards exploded for 43 points.

  • Controversial officiating decisions hindered the Lakers’ final possession.
    (NY Post)

📍 Game 4: Timberwolves 127 – Lakers 122

  • Edwards again dominated with 42 points.

  • The Lakers blew a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter.
    (Silver Screen & Roll)

📍 Game 5: Timberwolves 103 – Lakers 96

  • Rudy Gobert had a playoff career-high of 27 points and 24 rebounds, sealing the series.
    (ESPN)


🌟 Player Highlights

🐺 Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Anthony Edwards: Series MVP, scoring 43 and 42 points in Games 3 & 4.
    (The Sun)

  • Rudy Gobert: Dominated Game 5 with 27 pts & 24 rebounds.

🟣 Los Angeles Lakers

  • LeBron James: Played 38+ minutes per game at age 40, showing leadership.
    (SB Nation)

  • Luka Dončić: Led Game 2 with 31 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists.


🧠 Series Takeaways & Analysis

  • Lakers' fourth-quarter struggles: Repeated collapses in crunch time.

  • Shallow bench usage: Coach JJ Redick heavily relied on starters in Game 4.
    (Silver Screen & Roll)

  • Timberwolves’ elite defense: Anchored by Gobert, neutralizing Lakers’ paint presence.


🎥 Game Highlights (YouTube)


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