On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their first-round playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 117-95. LeBron James got off to a slow start in the first half.

The most surprising result from the first day of the 2025 NBA playoffs was the Minnesota Timberwolves' 117-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their first-round series. After taking the lead early in the second quarter,

LeBron James acknowledged the Minnesota Timberwolves' physicality after the Los Angeles Lakers' 117-95 defeat in their playoff opener. James emphasized the need for the Lakers to adjust to Minnesota's aggressive style and improve their perimeter defense,