NBA fans react to Lakers’ shocking Game 1 loss to Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers have shockingly lost Game 1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Other than the first quarter, it wasn’t even close.

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The Timberwolves won 117-95 over the Lakers, thanks to shooting 51.2% from the field and 50% from three as a team.

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Fans quickly took to social media to give their thoughts. As usual, most are overreacting after just one game.

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— thomas ???? (@HasThreeKids) April 20, 2025

GONNA BE FIRST ROUND EXITS FOR THE FAKE SHOW! pic.twitter.com/7kDEiJqm3o

— Todd Rizzo (@RizardOfOdds) April 20, 2025

Embarrassing loss for the Lakers

— Alex ✞ (@GreatRajsel) April 20, 2025

LeBron James tonight:

19 points (10 in garbage time)
8-18 FG% ????
1-5 3PT% ????
4 TOs ????
-22 +/- ????

Wasted Luka’s masterclass pic.twitter.com/91dyAe51bF

— Olympic Bean (@olympicbean) April 20, 2025

This Yall GOAT?? ???????????? pic.twitter.com/35sccpS7V8

— Thetruth (@Thetruth8240) April 20, 2025

REPOST THIS IF YOU STILL BELIEVE IN THE LAKERS

ONE BAD GAME DOESN’T DETERMINE A SERIES!!! pic.twitter.com/5u55MW4waQ

— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) April 20, 2025

The Lakers didn’t look too good and deserve some of the harsh comments they are receiving. But it was just one game, and as one fan stated, “One bad game doesn’t determine a series.”

Game 2 is this Tuesday, April 22, at 10:00 PM EST. Will the Lakers bounce back?

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About the Author Published Apr 20, 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