The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, giving up their lead in the first-round playoff series. The loss at Target Center means Los Angeles now trails 2-1 and can’t afford to slip up heading into a crucial Game 4 on Sunday.

LeBron James finished with 38 points, but Luka Doncic struggled to find his shot while battling illness in the Lakers' 116-104 loss to Minnesota in Game 3.

With their first-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tied 1-1, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need star forward LeBron James at his best. Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game.