The Lakers were getting the looks they wanted offensively in Game 2, an encouraging sign moving forward in the series against the Wolves.

To get to Round 2, the Lakers know that they're not going to simply be able to outscore the Wolves. Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels are too good on the defensive end to allow that. That means that L.A. is going to have to do the little things to win, and Game 2 showed that they're capable of doing that.

On April 22, 2024, the Lakers entered Game 2 against the Nuggets in danger of falling into a 0-2 hole in the series. A Jamal Murray game-winner ensured that was the case, sending the Lakers back to LA with a gut-punch loss.