Luka Doncic scored 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter and added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Minnesota still has no answer for Luka Dončić and the Lakers prove they can match the Wolves' style in a physical, series-tying victory in Game 2.

Minnesota is 2-6 this season in the eight games where Anthony Edwards attempted nine or more shots in the opening quarter.