NBA fans react to Lakers dominant Game 2 victory

The Los Angeles Lakers have stormed back into their first-round series with a vengeance. After losing by 22 in Game 1, the Lakers cruised to a 94-85 win in Game 2, and the game was never as close as the final score would suggest.

Related: Lakers defeat Timberwolves in Game 2, series tied 1-1

After the Lakers tied the series at 1-1, fans took to X to show their reactions.

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LAKERS IN 5 pic.twitter.com/832pLZFbZP

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) April 23, 2025

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— Millz (@MillerPrestes) April 23, 2025

Outstanding job fellas. The energy inside the arena was LIT tonight. Congrats on this win. Ok, So, we’re tied up, ITS GOING TO BE A REAL FIGHT NOW. We’re goin to their home, & they are gonna have EXTRA confidence & play at optimal level. WE CANT GET COMFORTABLE. FIGHT HARD!!!

— iammarcus (@77imlab) April 23, 2025

we still have a few things to improve but the defense was great, gotta lock in cause Minnesota has a tough crowd but great w

— Bar (@BarBichooo) April 23, 2025

Many Lakers fans are ecstatic, feeling like the series will now be an easy win for LA. Others are happy the Lakers won, but understand this series is far from over.

Game 3 is this Friday at 9:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 23, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1