Lakers lean on defense to even series with Game 2 win over Wolves

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Thanks to the Lakers holding the Wolves to a season-low of 85 points, Los Angeles evened the series at 1-1.

LOS ANGELES - Let’s rewind the clock to this exact date a year ago.

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.

Fast-forward to Tuesday...