There is just one day to go before the Los Angeles Lakers open up their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. This will be the first time since 2012 that they have started a playoff series in their home arena, and there will surely be lots of energy and passion in the house supplied by their loyal fans.
Many people are picking the Lakers to win this series, but it isn't a foregone conclusion, as Minnesota has the personnel to make them work to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.