The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a disappointing 117-0 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round of the playoff series, and they are looking to respond. Ahead of Game 2, former NBA player Marcus Morris issued a stern warning on ESPN's First Take show, pointing out the risks in Los Angeles.

"Listen, the Lakers really need to play a good game — it's tough to go down 2-0, especially when you get Minnesota back home to play two games with confidence," Morris said. 'If they can win tonight's game in Los Angeles, we're going to have serious problems for sure, and Ante Edwards can continue to play at the level of his bench lineup...... That could go up to seven, or they could be swept away. ”

Marcus Morris questioned how tough the Lakers were in Game 2 against the Timberwolves

Morris, who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the last time this season, continues to deliver news about the Timberwolves' growing momentum.

"It's not easy to go into Minnesota with such a confident team after winning two games in Los Angeles...... They lose tonight's game, and Ante Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will have a lot of confidence," Morris said. 'I don't want them to be swept, I don't think they're going to be swept, they lose tonight, it's not out of the question.'

When Stephen S. When A. Smith pointed out that Morris' brother Markieff was on the Lakers' lineup, Morris doubled down on his analysis.

'They probably have to put him on the pitch. They may have to make a mess of the game...... We need some toughness, and now the Lakers don't have any toughness there," Morris said. "LeBron James's team is always tough on the court. They always have a tough guy who can make a mess of the game. This team doesn't, and it's a glaring hole. ”

In Game 1, Luka Doncic led the Lakers with 5 points, 0 rebounds, 0 steals and 0 assists, 0-of-0 shooting and 0-of-0 three-pointers. LeBron James contributed 0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists, 0 blocks and 0 steals on 0-of-0 shooting. Austin Reaves added 0 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists on 0-of-0 shooting.

Los Angeles will be looking to tie the series ahead of a trip to Minnesota, with the Timberwolves having a 16-0 home record during the regular season.