In Game 2 of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, successfully evening their series at 1-1 with a tight 94-85 victory on Tuesday night.

Luka Doncic led the Lakers with a stellar performance, scoring 31 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and making 9 assists. Meanwhile, LeBron James contributed with 21 points, and Austin Reaves added 16 points. The Lakers bounced back impressively after their earlier loss, starting the game strong and establishing a significant 22-point lead early on.

On the opposing side, Julius Randle scored 27 points and Anthony Edwards followed closely with 25 points, but their impressive performance from Game 1 was not enough to secure a win.

As the game progressed, both teams struggled with physicality, resulting in a total of 46 personal fouls. Notably, both James and Rui Hachimura endured hard hits but managed to continue playing, with Hachimura even donning a mask for the second half.

The next game is set for Friday night in Minneapolis, as the teams prepare for a crucial match that could tip the series in either team’s favor.