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After a Game 1 meltdown, the Lakers should still win their series but must adapt fast

Lights, camera … freeze?

What was that?

Seriously, what was that?

After a blockbuster trade that changed the trajectory of the entire league, after a 50-win regular season that restored the faith of their despondent fan base, the Lakers were outmuscled, outshot and pretty much out-everythinged in a 117-95 defeat to the underdog Timberwolves on Saturday in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels and Lakers guard Austin Reaves run toward the ball during a playoff game
Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) closes in on the ball as Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defense during a playoff game at Crypto.