The defending champion Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks are both on the verge of advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs. Meanwhile, Luka Dončić, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a deep hole.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have better size, depth, defense and chemistry than the Los Angeles Lakers and lead the first-round series 2-1

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LOS ANGELES - Jaden McDaniels played a pivotal role in the Minnesota Timberwolves' comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a 116-113 win and a 3-1 lead in the first-round series. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 43 points,

It was a home run swing, and the Lakers made good contact in the third quarter. They out-scored Minnesota by 13 in the frame to claim a 10-point lead going into the fourth and put themselves in good shape to even up the series heading back to Los Angeles.