LeBron James finished with 19 points on 8-of-18 shooting, along with five rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes. It wasn’t a disastrous performance—but it certainly wasn’t enough. Luka Doncic, acquired midseason in a blockbuster deal involving Anthony Davis, added 37 points of his own.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-95, at home on Saturday night. James had just 19 points in the loss, while Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 37 points.

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,