Big man Maxi Kleber, who came over as part of the Luka Doncic trade, remains out as he recovers from right foot surgery. The Lakers have not given him a timetable for a return and there's a chance he won't be back on the court until next season.

Minnesota took Game 1 in blowout fashion, 117-95, even with Luka Dončić putting up 37 points. Game 2 was a different story as the Lakers put forth a much better defensive effort and tied the series at 1-1 with a 94-85 victory on Tuesday night.