But in Game 2, the Lakers flipped the script. Behind a blistering 34-15 start in the first quarter, Los Angeles seized early control and never looked back, holding off the Timberwolves in a 94-85 win at Crypto.com Arena to even the series at 1-1.

LeBron James joined some Lakers greats with another stellar playoff performance on Tuesday night to beat the Timberwolves.

LeBron James' role in the Los Angeles Lakers' locker is made clear as the team looks to have a successful playoff run, starting first with the young and hungry Minnesota Timberwolves