Big man Maxi Kleber, who came over as part of the Luka Doncic trade, remains out as he recovers from right foot surgery. The Lakers have not given him a timetable for a return and there's a chance he won't be back on the court until next season.

The Lakers solved their defensive problems Tuesday night but they still are having problems with Minnesota's stingy defense.

Luka Dončić powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 94-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 on Tuesday to level their first-round playoff series at 1-1.

Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.

The Lakers evened their first-round series against the Timberwolves as the Pacers, Thunder moved closer to the second round