Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will get started at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday. It will be the first time the Lakers have begun a playoff series at home since 2012, and Crypto.com Arena is sure to be filled with ample energy and noise as they begin their quest for their 18th NBA championship.
This should be a competitive series, and it will feature plenty of star power. While plenty are picking Los Angeles to win, it isn't a foregone conclusion that L.