For the Lakers to get back to their title winning ways, new addition Luka Doncic's play could make the difference. Doncic and LeBron James give Los Angeles arguably the best duo in the Western Conference, but winning the opening series won't be easy against a young and hungry Timberwolves team led by the rising superstar Edwards.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the postseason. After clinching the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture, Los Angeles will have home court advantage for the series.