Doncic Leads Lakers to Equalize Series against Minnesota Timberwolves

Luka Doncic's outstanding performance helps Lakers level series.

Luka Doncic scored a game-high 31 points for the Los Angeles Lakers as they beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 to level their Western Conference first-round play-off series at 1-1. Doncic sank 16 of his points in the first quarter as the home side started strongly and his overall performance also included 12 rebounds and nine assists. LeBron James added 21 points to the Lakers' tally as he also registered 11 rebounds, while team-mate Austin Reaves contributed 16 points. Minnesota were not as clinical as in the first game, with Julius Randle scoring 27 points and Anthony Edwards adding 25. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a game-high 34 points but his visiting side were beaten 123-115 by the Indiana Pacers and went 2-0 down in their Eastern Conference first-round play-off series. Western Conference winners Oklahoma City Thunder went 2-0 up in the first-round play-off series against the Memphis Grizzlies courtesy of a comfortable 118-99 home win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points for the Thunder as team-mates Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren added 24 and 20 points respectively. Jaren Jackson Jr scored 26 points and Ja Morant added 23 for the Grizzlies but they struggled to trouble their hosts.

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