Luka Doncic stats tonight: How did Lakers superstar fare in Game 1 of 2025 NBA playoffs vs Timberwolves? (Apr. 19)

Luka Doncic's LA Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves kicked off their first-round playoff series on Saturday at Arena in Los Angeles, Lakers ended the season as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record. The Timberwolves (49-33) snagged the No. 6 spot via an impressive late-season surge, winning 17 of their last 21 games. Game 2 will be on Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET. The best-of-seven series shifts to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and is 18-10 with Doncic in the lineup. In 28 games with the Lakers, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.6 steals. In 35.1 minutes per game, he shot 43.8%, including 37.9% on 3-pointers. He is 79.1% from the foul Saturday, Doncic played the entire opening quarter and had 16 points, three rebounds and a steal. He shot 5-for-10, including 3-for-6 from the 3-point line. He also went 3-for-4 from the free-throw line. The Lakers had a 28-21 lead at the end of the first had 20 points, four boards, an assist, a steal and a turnover in the first half. In 20:23 minutes, he shot 5-for-11 (3-for-7 on 3-pointers). He went 7-for-8 from the charity stripe. Minnesota outscored LA 38-20 in the second quarter and led 59-48 at the Doncic's stats tonightPlayerPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG3-PT FGFT+/-Luka Doncic20411015-113-77-8-2This live copy will be edited and updated as the game progresses.