But in Game 2, the Lakers flipped the script. Behind a blistering 34-15 start in the first quarter, Los Angeles seized early control and never looked back, holding off the Timberwolves in a 94-85 win at Crypto.com Arena to even the series at 1-1.

It's a group of players that long for the postseason until it finally arrives. LeBron James is the leader of that group. He has been playing in the NBA for over 20 years and is only focused on winning championships at this point in his career.

LeBron James' role in the Los Angeles Lakers' locker is made clear as the team looks to have a successful playoff run, starting first with the young and hungry Minnesota Timberwolves