The Timberwolves pulled off the upset 117-95 in Game 1 despite Luka Doncic’s 37-point outing. Anthony Edwards finished with 22 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in a strong team showing.
Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 25 points and Naz Reid added 23 points. The Timberwolves shot 50 percent from deep, making 21-of-42 attempts.
Here are the full box score stats, highlights and results from Game 1 of the Lakers vs. Timberwolves series. DraftKings Network also provides the updated odds for the playoff series.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves box score
Timberwolves
| Name | PTS | REB | AST | FGs | MIN |
| Julius Randle | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6-11 | 35 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 25 | 9 | 2 | 11-13 | 33 |
| Rudy Gobert | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1-2 | 24 |
| Mike Conley | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3-5 | 22 |
| Anthony Edwards | 22 | 8 | 9 | 8-22 | 35 |
| Josh Minott | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 3 |
| Leonard Miller | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 2 |
| Luka Garza | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 3 |
| Naz Reid | 23 | 5 | 2 | 8-12 | 31 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4-9 | 25 |
| Nickeil Alexander-Walker | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2-9 | 20 |
| Jaylen Clark | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 3 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 3 |
Lakers
| Name | PTS | REB | AST | FGs | MIN |
| Rui Hachimura | 9 | 5 | 2 | 3-9 | 30 |
| LeBron James | 19 | 5 | 3 | 8-18 | 36 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0-2 | 8 |
| Luka Doncic | 37 | 8 | 1 | 12-22 | 40 |
| Austin Reaves | 16 | 3 | 3 | 5-13 | 37 |
| Dorian Finney-Smith | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1-5 | 33 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1-3 | 14 |
| Alex Len | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0-1 | 3 |
| Gabe Vincent | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 25 |
| Shake Milton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 3 |
| Jordan Goodwin | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 6 |
| Bronny James | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 3 |
| Dalton Knecht | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2-4 | 3 |
Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 1 highlights
Doncic got off to a blazing start, scoring 16 points in the first quarter of Game 1 against the Timberwolves.
ANOTHER TOUGH LUKA TRIPLE 😤
Lakers leading the Timberwolves early in Game 1 on ABC! https://t.co/UOtcyQ1zgd pic.twitter.com/tJQmzqrxAN
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
The Timberwolves bounced back after a tough first quarter. They outscored the Lakers 38-20 in the second frame.
Naz Reid triple 🎯
Jaden McDaniels putback layup 💪Part of a 12-2 Timberwolves run to open up the 2Q!
MIN-LAL | Game 1 | ABC pic.twitter.com/z6VHgoHkzT
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
BLOCKED BY JAMES!
LEBRON GETS UP FOR THE CHASEDOWN 🚫
THAT LOOKED FAMILIAR 👀
Timberwolves/Lakers Game 1 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/FjwGLz4MB3
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
Minnesota’s second quarter dominance continued, creating a 13-point lead with Reid’s triple.
This Timberwolves sequence 🔥🔥
Gobert blocks it, Reid drills the triple, and it caps off a 26-6 run for Minnesota!
MIN-LAL | ABC | Game 1 pic.twitter.com/Mtfbd8w1bp
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
BANG. Donte DiVincenzo beats the buzzer before the half. Minnesota leads 59-48 entering the break.
DEEP. DOWN. DONTE.
DiVincenzo hits from way downtown to beat the first-half buzzer 🏹
Timberwolves lead in Game 1 at the break on ABC! pic.twitter.com/QlK5Kix5K8
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
The Timberwolves are not slowing down. Edwards drains a deep three-pointer as Minnesota starts the third quarter on an 11-0 run.
ANT FROM DEEP 🤩
11-0 run for the Timberwolves to start the 3Q!!
MIN-LAL | Game 1 | ABC pic.twitter.com/VPFlFYsDBr
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
LUKA MAGIC! The Lakers end the third on a 17-6 run thanks to this halfcourt heave from Doncic.
LUKA DONČIĆ FROM HALFCOURT 🤯
LAKERS CLOSE OUT THE 3Q ON A 17-6 RUN!!!
Timberwolves-Lakers | Game 1 | ABC pic.twitter.com/otQxzqCvLw
— NBA (@NBA) April 20, 2025
DiVincenzo punches home an easy dunk as the Timberwolves’ lead gets out of reach.
DONTE JAM. 💥 pic.twitter.com/MCYWGXoEwo
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 20, 2025
Lakers vs. Timberwolves odds
The Lakers entered the first round series with -190 odds to win outright. After losing Game 1, Los Angeles is a +115 underdog on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The Timberwolves are -135 favorites despite opening the series as underdogs. Game 2 is on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 p.m. ET.
