Minnesota took Game 1 in blowout fashion, 117-95, even with Luka Dončić putting up 37 points. Game 2 was a different story as the Lakers put forth a much better defensive effort and tied things up at 1-1 with a 94-85 victory on Tuesday night.

Amid the ongoing series, D'Angelo Russell—who has ties to both franchises—has stirred controversy with his latest comments. Russell, who played for the Lakers during two separate stints and spent significant time with the Timberwolves before being dealt back to Los Angeles, recently revealed his pick to win the series: the Timberwolves.