The Los Angeles Lakers lost a crucial Game 4 battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, 116-113, to fall down 3-1 in the first-round playoff series. Head coach JJ Redick was at the center of conversations surrounding the defeat after his bold decision to play the same five players for the entirety of the second half.

The Lakers couldn't stop Anthony Edwards that day, as the superstar notched 43 points (12-23 FG, 5-10 3 PT) with nine rebounds, six assists, and one block in 44 minutes. The 23-year-old also had 29 points (12-26 FG, 5-10 3 PT) with eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and one block across 42 minutes in Game 3.

Despite a strong run during the season, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled in the playoffs. Following his latest coaching decisions, JJ Redick came under heavy criticism from a former NBA player. The Los Angeles Lakers have endured a turbulent season.

The Los Angeles Lakers and superstars Luka Doncic and LeBron James are on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs. Heading into Game 5 on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, they face a must-win scenario, trailing in the series 3-1.

Referees missed the Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic getting fouled with 33 seconds left in Game 4 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the NBA said Monday.

Luka Doncic scored well with 38 points on 13/28 shooting, but he only had two assists and one rebound, and his defense wasn't great either. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was hunting for Doncic on switches often and that led to 43 points for Edwards. But some are using this performance as a reason why the Mavericks were correct to trade Doncic.

The Lakers take a double-digit lead into the fourth quarter, but Anthony Edwards (43 points) and Minnesota outscore them 32-19 in the period for a 116-113 win that pushes the Lakers to the brink

After the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a clutch win to beat the Los Angeles Lakers and go up 3-1 in the series, NBA fans went wild on social media.