“I wanna see our guys come out and punch first… I wanna see our players defensively really get after the Timberwolves and make them feel us.”

Rob Pelinka sits down with @geeter3 and @JamesWorthy42 and gives his thoughts ahead of tonight’s Game 2 matchup. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/9Cv9i9zRbb

— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) April 23, 2025

Doncic delivered outstanding performances for the Lakers during the 2024-25 NBA regular season, helping the team secure the third seed with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses.

Rob Pelinka Discusses What Makes Luka Doncic’s Work Ethic Stand Out

Luka Doncic (Photo by Brad Penner/Imagn Images)

Doncic delivered an outstanding performance in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Timberwolves, playing 42 minutes and scoring 31 points while also providing nine assists and grabbing 12 rebounds. However, stomach pain significantly impacted his performance in Game 3. In the same interview, Pelinka explained why he is impressed with Doncic’s work ethic.

“I’ll tell you, he’s been a great leader, in the gym every day, working hard at his craft. You can’t be one of the best players in the world without putting in the work. So it’s been good to see him at Health South, at our practice facility, the UCLA Health Training Center, putting in the work on a nightly basis to be great on the court for our fans,” Pelinka said.

The Lakers lost game 3 of the playoff series with a final score of 116-104. They will play game 4 at Target Center on April 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM ET.

Indiana Fever preseason schedule: How to watch Caitlin Clark and company prepare for 2025 WNBA season

The Indiana Fever made a franchise-altering decision last season when they selected Iowa guard Caitlin Clark with the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. The budding star turned the team around, helping them to the playoffs for the first time in nearly 10 years.

As a result of their success, several high-end free agents wanted to team up with Clark and her teammates. Now, equipped with a complete starting lineup and a solid amount of depth, the Fever are one of the frontrunners for the WNBA Finals.

But before their season officially begins on May 17, they’ll have a trio of preseason contests to play. While two of them are run-of-the-mill exhibition games, one of them is another testament to just how impactful Clark has been during her one year in the league.