If this is the version of James that the Lakers are going to get throughout the postseason, they may have a tough time winning games. Their formula for success was built around James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves being an unstoppable offensive trio.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves have split the opening two games of their first-round playoff series. The Lakers were blown out 117-95 in Game 1 but bounced back with a 94-85 win in Game 2.