The Los Angeles Lakers lost a tight Game 3 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, falling 116-104 with Luka Doncic battling an illness. LeBron James did what he could, scoring 38 points and pulling down 10 boards with five three-point makes.

NBA star LeBron James addresses the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, emphasizing the critical need for urgency and focus moving forward in the postseason. LeBron James, fully aware of the mounting pressure at this critical juncture of the season,

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.