Lakers’ Game 1 Letdown Sparks Magic Johnson’s Call for Change

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their NBA Playoff journey on Saturday night with a disheartening 117-95 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home. As the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, the Lakers were expected to hold their ground, but the Timberwolves dominated, leaving the Lakers’ starters benched early in the fourth quarter. This defeat marked the only home-team loss on the opening night of the playoffs, casting a shadow over the Lakers’ postseason aspirations.