LA was able to cut into the deficit a bit, but never got closer than 12 points and ultimately fell 117-95 in an emphatic Game 1 victory for the Timberwolves. Afterwards, the consistent message from the Lakers was about matching Minnesota's physicality better in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic revived their personal rivalry on Saturday night in Game 1 of the first-round NBA Playoffs matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. It was Doncic who won the individual battle between the two superstars as the Lakers guard went off for a game-high 37 points in his playoff debut for his new team.