The Los Angeles Lakers will host Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena, marking their first playoff series at home since 2012. Forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who joined the Lakers in a December trade, is eager to experience the playoff atmosphere and acknowledges the significance of each possession during these games. With strong championship aspirations this year, the Lakers will rely on Finney-Smith’s defensive skills against Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, as they aim for a deeper playoff run.
