The Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing start to the NBA playoffs, falling flat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Game 1 loss at home despite strong performances from LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

There has been much excitement for how the Los Angeles Lakers would perform in the playoffs with Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the team. Alas, Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves could not have gone any further from plan for the Purple and Gold.

After the Los Angeles Lakers' tough 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs, LeBron James acknowledged the team's struggles and emphasized the need to adjust for Game 2.