The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the playoffs, a series that promises to be filled with excitement and challenges for both teams. While the Lakers have never matched the Timberwolves’ success in Minneapolis, this series will give Anthony Edwards an opportunity to stake his claim as one of the best players in the league.
With Luka Doncic joining the team, the Lakers are now more formidable than ever. Doncic’s impressive talent and performance since his arrival in LA have been a game-changer for the team. He has a great chance to win over Lakers fans, who were initially wary of him due to the trade that brought him to the city.
However, the series is not without its concerns. The Lakers’ size issue will be a major factor in their playoff run. With Anthony Davis injured, the team will need to rely on other players to fill the void left by the big man. Jaxson Hayes and Luka James will need to step up to wrestle rebounds from Gobert and Randle.
On the other side, the Timberwolves’ defense is one of the best in the league, and they’ll need it to stop three creative scorers – Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reaves. How well the Wolves perform in this series will come down to their ability to contain these scoring threats.
Lakers coach JJ Redick has been glowing about his team’s performance since Luka arrived, and he believes they have a good chance of winning the series. However, success in the postseason still depends on the stars, and LeBron is a key player who seems to be in top form this April.
Ultimately, it will be up to Anthony Edwards to make this series close if the Timberwolves want to have any chance at upsetting the Lakers. The pick for the Lakers is six games, and they look like a formidable team with Luka on board.
Source: https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-playoffs-series-preview-lakers-timberwolves