There's someone out there confident enough to wager $620,000 on the Minnesota Timberwolves to beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis. But that bet might leave some superstitious Timberwolves fans sweating.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff in Los Angeles, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) AP

With their first-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves tied 1-1, the Los Angeles Lakers are going to need star forward LeBron James at his best. Tonight is the 100th time LeBron James has had a 20-point half in a playoff game.