Time does pass quickly, doesn’t it? Feels like the Lakers were just climbing and then settled at the 3rd seed just a week back. And then their loss against the wolves feels like yesterday. Well, no more time to brood as it’s already time for the Los Angeles Lakers to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at Game 2. So, within the next few hours, Crypto.com Arena will come alive again. For the Lakers, the target is simple: redemption. Losing to Anthony Edwards & Co. in Game 1 wasn’t a pleasing experience. It’s time to bounce back, especially for LeBron James, who scored 19 points.

As you know, the league’s All-Time Top Scorer never skimps on his workout routine. Do you remember that one time when reports said that LeBron spends $1.5 million to maintain his body? Honestly, the 40-year-old neither agreed nor denied the rumors. And with each passing day, those rumors seem to feel more real. If not, the million-dollar claim, but at least the fitness part.

Taking to his IG Story, the Akron Hammer shared a simple Boomerang. At 7:50 AM on Tuesday, he plunged himself into a tub of ice-cold water, followed by “🥶.” It’s no secret that cold baths are beneficial for the body, especially for athletes. Such baths help to reduce soreness, enhance the mood, and induce sleep. So, for a sleep-loving, fitness freak LeBron James, this is the ultimate perfection before the crucial matchup.

Now the question is, can JJ Redick reshuffle all his plans, learn from the past mistakes, and mold the team? Because doubts are not leaving the scenes, and this could become a problem for LeBron & Co. Moreover, his teammate Markeiff Morris’ twin brother, Marcus Morris, might have hit the Lakers squad with a harsh piece of truth.

Marcus Morris makes bold claims on the Lakers that could add to LeBron James’s worries

Magic Johnson figured out two main issues that led the Los Angeles Lakers to lose 95-117 loss against the Wolves. First, defense, and second, lack of physical play turned out to be the eyesores for the 17x NBA champion team. And now, Marcus Morris, who has taken up a new role with ESPN, has shared a piece of his mind. More like a concerning take for LeBron James’s squad.

“Listen, the Lakers really need to have a big game, going down 0-2 is definitely going to be tough, especially when you give Minnesota the two games back at home,” Morris said on Tuesday on First Take. “If Anthony Edwards can continue to get his supporting cast to play at that level, this can literally go to seven or literally get swept.”

This straightforward evaluation from Marcus Morris doesn’t seem shocking after the Lakers’ 22-point deficit loss on Saturday. However, Redick’s prowess and the team’s hunger have proven to be the fuel to bounce back before. Therefore, don’t be surprised if LA grabs its first Playoff win on Tuesday.

Thus, as LeBron James continues to heal in the hope of shrugging off the dust of defeat, clear warnings are coming his team’s way. The Minnesota Timberwolves do not reduce their intensity, it keeps increasing exponentially. Therefore, Game 2 is also going to be a war, and the Lakers have to watch out.