Lakers-Timberwolves Preview: Prediction, X Factors & Questions With Cranjis

Jovan Buha welcomes Tim (aka Cranjis McBasketball) of the Lakers Exceptionalism Podcast and Bball Index to preview the Los Angeles Lakers’ first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Jovan and Tim discuss their biggest question for the Lakers and the Wolves, their player X factor for both teams, one statistical X factor and one series X factor before making their series prediction.If you enjoy this episode, please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:07 How Tim has been preparing for this series6:05 Tim’s question for LA: How will the coaching staff adjust in the playoffs?14:33 Jovan’s question for LA: How do their center-less looks fare vs. MIN’s size?21:23 Tim’s question for MIN: Can they defend without conceding mismatches?25:51 Jovan’s question for MIN: How are they going to guard Luka?30:55 Tim’s Lakers X factor: Jaxson Hayes40:20 Jovan’s Lakers X factor: Rui Hachimura44:34 Tim’s Wolves X factor: Julius Randle49:25 Jovan’s Wolves X factor: Jaden McDaniels54:03 Tim’s statistical X factor: LA’s offensive scheme59:44 Jovan’s statistical X factor: Turnover battle1:04:02 Tim’s series X factor: How long can MIN avoid switching?1:08:37 Jovan’s series X factor: Which frontline has to adjust more?1:12:50 Tim’s series prediction1:15:22 Jovan’s series prediction1:18:13 OutroTimestamps are subject to change based on ad placement and duration.