That was prevalent at a more granular level within the Western Conference semifinals. Minnesota was not picked by many to down the defending champs in Denver, but then the Wolves took Game 1. Gobert’s absence in Game 2 made Minnesota a heavy underdog again, and the Wolves ran roughshod over the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick needs to make adjustments to help out LeBron James and Luka Doncic against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Colin Cowherd breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 collapse against the Minnesota Timberwolves and discusses whether Minnesota has exposed major flaws in L.A.’s game plan.