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Timberwolves rally to beat Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116-113 on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
  • The Timberwolves rallied from a 12-point deficit late in the third quarter, fueled by Anthony Edwards, who led Minnesota in scoring for the first time this postseason.
  • Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 43 points, while Jaden McDaniels contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds, including a crucial three-point play and steal in the final minute.
  • Luka Doncic scored 38 points after recovering from a stomach bug, and LeBron James finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 15-for-18 free-throw shooting, but the Lakers blew a double-digit fourth-quarter lead.
  • The Lakers face three must-win games starting Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena to extend their season while the Timberwolves hold a commanding series advantage.
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
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