Lakers bounce back, muscle past Timberwolves in Game 2 to even series

LOS ANGELES — The marching orders were clear for the Lakers entering Tuesday’s Game 2 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after their blowout loss in the series opener.

Be more aggressive. More organized. More physical.

Set the tone, rather than allow the Timberwolves to do so.

Mission accomplished, with the Lakers stepping up their aggressiveness in Tuesday’s 94-85 victory over the Timberwolves to tie the best-of-seven first-round series at 1-1 before heading to Minneapolis...