Lakers lose to Timberwolves in Game 1 of playoffs, despite 37 from Doncic | Basketball News

Timberwolves shot 50% from the three-point line to inflict a heavy defeat on the No.3 seeded Los Angeles Lakers in the opening game of their Western Conference playoff series.

Jaden McDaniels collected 25 points with nine rebounds, and Anthony Edwards added 22 points, eight rebounds and nine assists as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves rolled to a 117-95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of their first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Naz Reid scored 23 points and…