If this is the version of James that the Lakers are going to get throughout the postseason, they may have a tough time winning games. Their formula for success was built around James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves being an unstoppable offensive trio.

Game 1, at this point, seems like a throwaway. Minnesota made every shot. The Lakers came out lifeless. They were overwhelmed by Minnesota's physicality. It shouldn't be discounted entirely, because blowouts count, too. But Game 2 probably gave us a more accurate representation of what we can expect in this series.