In the night’s finale, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to a heavy defeat in front of their home fans, losing 117-95 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference best-of-seven series.

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to defend home court in their opening game of the 2025 NBA playoffs, losing 117-95 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a disappointing outcome for the Lakers, who just couldn't stop an incredible shooting barrage from the Wolves, who went 21-42 on threes as a team and set a franchise record.

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.