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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

Timberwolves and Wild both look to make playoff run

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, center Rudy Gobert and center Naz Reid defend during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series Saturday in Los Angeles.
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The playoffs have begun for the Wolves and the Wild.

The Timberwolves dominated their first post-season game against the L.A. Lakers on Saturday. They were up against not only LeBron James, but also Luka Dončić, who helped keep Minnesota out of the NBA finals when he played for the Dallas Mavericks last year. But that didn't stop the Wolves from winning by 22 points.

The Wild, meanwhile, lost their playoff opener against Las Vegas Sunday night.

But for both teams, this weekend was just the beginning of a best-of-seven series that continues Tuesday.

Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now with the latest sports headlines.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here.