Timberwolves Upset Lakers 117-95 in Game 1 Playoff Showdown

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a dominant 117-95 upset over the favored Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, silencing confident Lakers fans and drawing reactions from former Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett. Garnett celebrated the victory on social media and, in discussions with Paul Pierce, argued that the Timberwolves are a more complete team than many give them credit for, highlighting contributions beyond just Anthony Edwards. Pierce, in contrast, predicted an easy Lakers win in five games, citing the star power of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. Despite the loss, Doncic led the Lakers with 37 points, but the team struggled offensively overall. The series, expected to be competitive, continues with Game 2 as the Lakers aim to recover from their poor performance. Garnett's vocal support for Minnesota underscores the growing belief in the Timberwolves' depth and competitiveness against the playoff-tested Lakers.