In Game 2, the Lakers did a significantly better job matching up with the Wolves’ physicality. They also limited Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo to just 21 combined points.

The Los Angeles Lakers ... They combined for just four assists in Game 1, but matched that total in the first quarter and combined for 16 assists in Game 2. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves ...

LOS ANGELES -- After beating the third-seeded Lakers ... buoyed the Timberwolves with one of the best performances of his 12-year career. Gobert came into Wednesday with 14 points combined through ...

After splitting the first two games in Los Angeles, the Wolves seized ... first four games combined. Minnesota nursed a narrow lead down the stretch, and the Lakers missed five consecutive shots ...