Write your text here...🔥 FINAL: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95 – Minnesota Storms LA in Playoff Statement 🏀💥

The Lakers came out swinging—but the Timberwolves took over and never looked back. After a hot 28-21 start by Los Angeles, Minnesota obliterated them with a 96-67 demolition the rest of the way, stealing Game 1 on the road in dominant fashion.

☄️ The Timberwolves Caught Fire—And Never Cooled Off

21 THREES ON 50% SHOOTING – Minnesota rained fire from deep, hitting half their 42 attempts, with many misses coming in garbage time.

Anthony Edwards (22 pts, 9 ast) orchestrated the offense, but Jaden McDaniels (25 pts) and Naz Reid (23 pts) were the real X-factors, outscoring LA’s entire bench by themselves.

Lockdown defense – The Wolves smothered the Lakers’ role players, holding non-stars to just 23 points.

💀 Lakers’ Fatal Flaws Exposed

Luka Dončić (37 pts) had just 1 assist – Minnesota forced him into hero ball, and the supporting cast vanished.

LeBron & Reaves combined for only 35 – Far below what LA needs to compete in a shootout.

No answer for the Wolves’ depth – While Minnesota’s role players thrived, LA’s bench was outscored 48-23.

🚨 What’s Next?

The Lakers now face a must-win scenario in Game 2—because if they drop another at home, heading to Minnesota down 0-2 could spell disaster. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves sent a blistering message: They’re not just here to compete—they’re here to dominate.

🔥 Will LA adjust, or is Minnesota’s depth too much? Game 2 can’t come soon enough.