Luka Doncic (37 points) provides an early spark, but the Lakers get torched in the second quarter and look overwhelmed by Minnesota's shot-making (21 3-pointers), physicality and playoff poise in a ...
An early Luka Doncic surge briefly masks Minnesota's dominance, with the frustrated Lakers falling 117-95 to the physical Timberwolves in Game 1 on Saturday.
Finch, who was a Pelicans assistant when Redick played for them, says he is not surprised by his early coaching success. "He's got a very sharp basketball mind, relates to people extremely well. He ...