Luka Doncic dominated the Timberwolves in the 2024 Western Conference Finals, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick is relying on him to prepare for them.

Seeing as he faced them in the playoffs last year, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to rely on Luka Doncic's experiences in playing the Timberwolves, this year's Round 1 opponent, after the superstar defeated Minnesota as a member of the Dallas Mavericks.

Optimism is high within the Los Angeles Lakers for the playoffs after they clinched the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Speaking to reporters after the victory, Luka Dončić expressed confidence that the Lakers "have the team" to win a championship.