LeBron didn’t step up in Game 1 and the team needs a better performance from him to win this second game. The Lakers beat the Timberwolves all season when at home so they know how to beat this team. The Lakers need better production from their starters and bench players in this game other than Luka. The team shot 39.8% from the field which is terrible and 36.6% from the three which wasn’t bad though. They should improve in their offensive scoring overall in this second game and the Timberwolves might see some regression in their offense as they were getting 50% of their three point shots and almost 52% shooting in the field. The Lakers were getting beat down low and their lack of depth was evident in game one and they are in jeopardy of losing home court advantage in the series. The Lakers were one of the better home teams this season and this is a must win game for them. This team has more pride than their game one effort indicated and the team should come out fast in game two with one of their best games of the season.

Best bet: lay the points with Los Angeles Lakers.