Benching a starter midway through a playoff series would be a major decision, but one the Lakers are now facing. Hayes averaged 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game during the regular season. Yet his regular season performance has yet to translate in the playoffs, where the Lakers’ lack of true size has been exposed.

Reviewing every postseason matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2025 first round.

The Los Angeles Lakers have won 17 championships in their franchise history. They have seen plenty of impressive individual scoring performances along the way. Let’s highlight their top five all-time leaders for most points scored in a playoff game.