How one late lineup change for Minnesota took Game 3 from the Lakers hands

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The Wolves earned a crucial Game 3 win, fueled by the benching of Rudy Gobert for Naz Reid.

In a 1-1 series, Game 3 is regarded as the series definer, granting control to the victor.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Timberwolves achieved a significant win at home, 116-104, on Friday, taking a commanding 2-1 series lead. In a tie game with 4:37 remaining, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch made a crucial lineup shift, benching Rudy Gobert for Naz Reid.