LeBron and Lakers totally messed up late in the game against Minnesota, almost getting kicked out of the playoffs. LeBron James and Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert were battling it out during the Lakers’ 116-113 heartbreaking loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoffs.
In Minneapolis, every possession matters. You gotta move fast and smart, make those passes count, and hit the shots when it matters the most. The pressure is on, especially when you’re playing away in a place like the Timberwolves’ arena, where the energy is off the charts.
The Lakers ran out of steam in the crucial moments of the game, leading to their defeat. Now, they have to come back strong in Game 5 in LA, trailing 3-1 in the series. Coach JJ Redick went all-in, keeping his top five players on the court for an impressive 24 minutes straight, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
It’s unclear if fatigue played a role in the missed shots and defensive lapses. Maybe the stress of facing off against Anthony Edwards got to them, or maybe it was just one of those days where things don’t go your way. Regardless, the Lakers couldn’t pull off the win, falling short in the end.
Despite some good plays from Reaves, James, and Finney-Smith, it wasn’t sufficient to turn the game around. Doncic, who struggled in Game 3, showed up big time in Game 4, making his presence felt on the court. James, on the other hand, displayed his usual brilliance, but it wasn’t enough to carry the team to victory.
As the Lakers head back home for Game 5, they’ll need to regroup and come back stronger if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive. It’s do or die time for them, and they’ll have to bring their A-game to have a shot at advancing in the series.
