LeBron James continued his return to full fitness with a game with 38 points, but could not prevent the Los Angeles Lakers 116-104 at the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jaden McDaniels scored 30 points and Anthony Edwards 29, when the Timberwolves had a 2-1 lead in the first round of the Western Conference.

The hosts made a 13: 1 run over the last four minutes 37 seconds after the result of Luka Doncic of the Lakers, who registered 17 points despite the stomach disease.

James had 13-against-21 shootout, including three three-point times in a four-folk range in the fourth quarter.

“He shot from Yucatan,” said Edwards. “He shot it crazy.”

Lakers coach JJ Redick added: “He moves better. It seems as if he is healthier from day to day.”

Minnesota is back home on Sunday, as is the Milwaukee Bucks, after winning the visiting Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference 117-101.

Indiana led at the beginning of the third quarter with 12, but Giannis Antetocounmpo and Gary Trent JR each scored 37 points when the Bucks fought back to reduce them to 2-1.

Trent Jr. started 14 points instead of Taurean Prince and restricted Pacers Guard Tyrese Haliburton and provided a franchise play-off record with nine three-cloaks.