As a data analyst and basketball strategist, I crunched the numbers on Jonathan Kuminga's playoff performance against Minnesota. Contrary to popular belief, his scoring outbursts came primarily against the Timberwolves' best defenders - shooting 72.7% on Rudy Gobert and 70% on Naz Reid. This analysis reveals why the 'he only scores against small guards' narrative is statistically invalid. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged by cold, hard basketball analytics.

In a candid interview, Austin Reaves reflects on his underwhelming performance in the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old guard admits struggling against their aggressive switching schemes, particularly when isolated on bigs like Rudy Gobert. As a data analyst who's studied every possession of this matchup, I'll break down how Minnesota's scouting report exploited LA's weaknesses - and what Reaves must improve to counter modern NBA defenses.