Minnesota up 2-1, will the refs control the game like game 2, to keep the money rolling. First play Reaves rakes Gobert at the basket no whistle, heh. LeBron a good turnaround 3, the Lakers up 5 at the quarter break. A crazy good intercept and save by DiVincenzo and Alexander-Walker hits the transition 3. When looking at a challenge, surely the refs see flopping... Gobert's moving on the screen, but the contact's called because Reaves flops, so it should be on Reaves. They correctly give Reaves the foul because he flopped to cause the whistle to be blown, but they made up some other reason instead of saying he flopped, heh. Minnesota a super tall lineup of Gobert, Reid, Randle and McDaniels on the floor, then bring on Edwards for Conley. Doncic lighting it up, LeBron living at the free-throw line. Edwards takes over though, with the contested 3 and follow up bucket. He gets the steal and LeBron takes out his legs. The Wolves on a 9-0 run, they lead by 3 at the half. The Lakers start the 3rd on a 14-0 run, despite Conley blocking LeBron. The Wolves pick up the defense, but the Lakers lead by 10 going into the last. Reid multiple 3's and Minnesota hits the lead. Finney-Smith hits the 3 to put the Lakers back ahead late, Edwards fouled and hits clutch free-throws to win it. The Timberwolves up 3-1 in the series, the refs decent here, even though there were plenty of free-throws. Credit to LeBron playing 46 minutes however. The Lakers shot better from the field and 3. Both teams took good care the ball, Minnesota just 9 turnovers and +8 on the boards. Edwards with a dominant efficient 43 points, 6 assists, 9 boards, 4 offensive, including excellent defense, with just the 1 turnover. McDaniels 16 points and 11 boards. DiVincenzo 5 steals off the bench. For the Lakers, LeBron an efficient 27 points, 8 assists, 12 boards, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Doncic an efficient 31 points. Hachimura an efficient 23 points and 5 boards.
3. (Min) A. Edwards, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Min) J. McDaniels.
3. (Min) A. Edwards, 2. (Lal) L. James, 1. (Min) J. McDaniels.