Jaxson Hayes has started all three games for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but that doesn't mean they've fully trusted him. Despite those three starts,

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers were competitive throughout Game 3, but 16 turnovers and being outscored by 30 points in the paint were pivotal factors in the Timberwolves' victory, which extended their series lead to 2-1.

After the showing he put up on Friday night against the Timberwolves in Minnesota, it is a safe assumption that LeBron James is feeling pretty good these days. James' Lakers did not win Game 3 of their first-round series,

Los Angeles Lakers fans might be frustrated by LeBron James' latest injury update as JJ Redick's team prepares for Game 3 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.