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 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.

The Lakers star is going for his fifth title this year, hoping that he can lead Los Angeles to another championship. However, even if James and the Lakers are eliminated early, th