Lakers lose to Timberwolves in play-off opener

McDaniels has been a key figure for the Timberwolves this season [Getty Images]The Los Angeles Lakers slumped to a 117-95 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the opening game of their NBA Western Conference first-round play-off.Jaden McDaniels top scored with 25 points for the sixth-seeded Timberwolves, who were the only away team to win in the opening matches of the best-of-seven post-season series.Naz Reid scored 23 points off the bench while Anthony Edwards added 22 points, e