LA played the matchup without Luka Doncic at full health. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Doncic battled a stomach bug in the 24 hours leading up to the game. LeBron James attempted to pick up the slack on the offensive end, netting 41 points in the loss.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick needs to find a way not to mothball two key players during the series against the Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back from a stunning 117-95 Game 1 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 win in Game 2. A big difference between the two games was the effort that JJ Redick's men put in on the defensive end.