Luka Doncic was effective as usual in both contests, leading the Lakers with 37 points and eight rebounds in Game 1 along with 31, 12, and eight assists in Game 2. Meanwhile, LeBron James rebounded from a middling 19-point, five-rebound performance in Game 1 with a 21-point, 11-rebound, and seven-assist effort on Tuesday.

The Lakers fell flat in the opening game of the series but came back strong in Tuesday's Game 2, winning 94-85 thanks to a strong defensive effort. After the game, Doncic warned that the next game in Minnesota would be a "war" and warned that his team must not panic.