Here's what to know for Game 1 of the first-round NBA playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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But of course, it won't be a cakewalk against Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards continuing to take his game to the next level. He's also surrounded by ample talent, including Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Mike Conley Jr.