Amid that tense backdrop, ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin revealed on X that Friday marked the 100th time LeBron James has recorded a 20-point half in a playoff game.

Minnesota opened as a 1.5-point home favorite against Los Angeles, but this spread has been bet up to Minnesota -3. The Timberwolves are -153 (bet $153 to win $100) on the money line, according to SportsLine consensus, while the Lakers are +128 (bet $100 to win $128) underdogs.

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