The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised the Los Angeles Lakers with a 118-111 victory in game 1 of their playoff series on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Anthony Edwards offered spectacular performance, leading all scorers with 38 dominant points.
The young Timberwolves came out with high energy, took an early advantage and endured every attempt to return the Lakers. The aggressive impulses of Edwards and the shots at the end of the game proved to be too much for the local team.
LeBron James led the Lakers with an effort of 29 points, while Anthony Davis contributed 24. However, the Lakers fought with a constant score beyond their stars and committed key losses that hindered their impulse. Despite an impulse of the third quarter that saw them briefly recover leadership, they could not contain the determined game of the Timberwolves.
“We came here to get a victory,” said Edwards with confidence after the game. The Lakers star, LeBron James, acknowledged the performance of the Timberwolves, stating: “Edwards had a great night.”
This unexpected victory of game 1 gives the Timberwolves a significant advantage as the series progresses. The Lakers must make quick adjustments before game 2 on their local court.
