NBA Playoffs Odds and News  Lakers Waste LeBron’s Historic Night and Fall to Timberwolves in Game 3   Not even LeBron James’ 38 points and 10 rebounds could save the Los Angeles Lakers  from yet another defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves . The team from Minneapolis secured a 116-104 win in Game 3, took a 2-1 series lead, and made it clear they’re ready to make some serious noise in the playoffs.