The support from the Timberwolves fans certainly had a positive impact on the team, including McDaniels, who paced Minnesota with 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting from the field. He can also be credited for his defense against Laker star Luka Doncic, who needed 17 attempts from the field to get to 17 points.

Not to be overlooked in Minnesota’s game-closing effort was its stellar defensive showing. The Lakers missed five straight shots after tying the game at 103-103 before Los Angeles coach J.J. Redick waved the white flag and removed the starters from the game in the final minute.

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their NBA Playoffs series on Friday, April 25.