Wolves pull away to beat Lakers and take 2-1 series lead

Game 3 was as thrilling as it was close, with the Minnesota Timberwolves securing a hard-fought victory over the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to stellar performances from Jaden McDaniels (30 points) and Anthony Edwards (29 points), alongside Julius Randle's 22-point contribution. Despite Luka Doncic's struggles on both ends of the floor, the Wolves advanced with resilience, while the Lakers relied on star power but faltered defensively under pressure.