Conspiracy theories got tossed out on social media approximately three seconds after the NBA’s playoff matchups were set. The fix is in! The Timberwolves will have to play five on eight! There’s no way the NBA will let the Lakers lose!

The No. 3-seeded Los Angeles Lakers will face the No. 6-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

But of course, it won't be a cakewalk against Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards continuing to take his game to the next level. He's also surrounded by ample talent, including Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Mike Conley Jr.