(Los Angeles, LA) — The Minnesota Timberwolves shrugged off a slow start during a 117-95 Game One rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in the First Round of the Western Conference playoffs in L.A. The Wolves led by 11 at halftime and started the third quarter with an 11-0 run to take complete control of the contest.
Jaden McDaniels poured in 25 points and nine rebounds. Naz Reid finished with 23 points off the bench while Anthony Edwards added 22 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds.
Minnesota has a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Game Two tips off in Los Angeles on Tuesday at 9 p.m. with game coverage available on TNT.
