Lakers star LeBron James led all scorers with 38 points in the loss. The 40-year-old James also played a team-high 41 minutes and carried most of the offensive load, with teammate Luka Doncic dealing with a stomach ailment.

With their first-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tied 1-1, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need star forward LeBron James at his best. Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game.

The Los Angeles Lakers gave the Minnesota Timberwolves a real run for their money during Game 3. The lead went back and forth between the two teams till late in the fourth quarter, when Minnesota pulled away.