"The Lakers were outmuscled and outshot in a 117-95 loss to the Timberwolves, losing their momentum and home-court advantage in Game 1 of the playoffs."
"Magic Johnson criticized coach JJ Redick for failing to make necessary adjustments as the Lakers were too stagnant on offense, relying heavily on one-on-one plays."
In Game 1 of the playoffs, the Lakers faced a shockingly poor performance against the underdog Timberwolves, resulting in a 117-95 loss. Despite a strong regular season, the team lacked offensive cohesion and physical readiness, trailing by as much as 27 points. Coach JJ Redick faced criticism from former player Magic Johnson for not making necessary adjustments during the game. The Lakers' response to the Timberwolves' aggressive play was inadequate, leading to a loss of momentum and home-court advantage that could impact the series overall.
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