The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs after a thrilling overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the play-in.
The Atlanta Hawks in the East that defeated the Miami Heat are joining them to advance.
LeBron James posted 30 points, ten rebounds, six assists, and two blocks to lead the Lakers. Anthony Davis had 24 points and 15 rebounds to atone for his end-game mistake that put the game into overtime.
Dennis Schroder, who should’ve won the game in regulation before Davis fouled Mike Conley in the three-point area, scored 21 points off the bench.
With the win, they will now face the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies led by Ja Morant.
On the other hand, Trae Young took control with 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists against Miami to send the Heat to another play-in match while his team moved on to face Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.
