LeBron James turned in a vintage performance on Friday night as he went off in the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 3 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The NBA's all-time leading scorer finished with a game-high 38 points on 13-of-21 shooting, 10 rebounds, four assists, two steals, two blocks and five triples in 41 minutes of action.

Amid that tense backdrop, ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin revealed on X that Friday marked the 100th time LeBron James has recorded a 20-point half in a playoff game.

It has been announced that Game 3 has been delayed. The game will now tip off at 8:53. It's a little strange that the game is starting even later than it was supposed to, but that's what's happening. That gives the Lakers a little bit more time to get warmed up for a critical game.

Live updates and highlights from Game 3 of the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and Timberwolves.

Not to be overlooked in Minnesota’s game-closing effort was its stellar defensive showing. The Lakers missed five straight shots after tying the game at 103-103 before Los Angeles coach J.J. Redick waved the white flag and removed the starters from the game in the final minute.