The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Friday's Game 3, falling 116-104 as the Timberwolves took a two-games-to-one lead in the opening round series. Though the 40-year-old James had a throwback performance with 38 points, the Lakers were unable to overcome the hot Timberwolves on a night when Luka Doncic was dealing with an illness.

With their first-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tied 1-1, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need star forward LeBron James at his best. Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game.