The Los Angeles Lakers grabbed Game 2 from the Minnesota Timberwolves to even the best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1. Now the scene shifts over to Minnesota fo

Among the players who stood out was James, whose defensive commitment has been greatly criticized over the years. After the game, one of the NBA’s most prominent voices weighed in. Bill Simmons, a lifelong Celtics fan and often a vocal LeBron skeptic, delivered a rare moment of praise.

The Lakers evened their playoff series at 1-1 with a 94-85 win over the Wolves on Tuesday. The victory was accomplished with LeBron James leading the charge defensively. L.A. held Minnesota to 85 points, the lowest number of points scored by a Lakers opponent all year.