The Los Angeles Lakers faltered late on Friday, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves by the final score of 116-104 in their first-round playoff matchup. LeBron James and the Lakers now trail the series 2-1.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic entered Game 3 of their NBA playoff series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves averaging 34 points per game through the first two meetings. Coming into the game, with LA and Minnesota tied with one win each,

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 3 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting them down 2-1. While the Lakers will have the chance to even the series again in Game 4,