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The Lakers have struggled during the fourth quarters of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting them in a 3-1 hole.
A costly turnover coupled with a foul by LeBron James on Anthony Edwards in the final seconds dooms the Lakers to a 116-113 Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves.
LeBron James finished with 38 points, but Luka Doncic struggled to find his shot while battling illness in the Lakers’ 116-104 loss to Minnesota in Game 3.
Coach JJ Redick has referred to it multiple times regarding role players, but stars such as LeBron James and Luka Doncic know doing the dirty work leads to winning.
The Lakers solved their defensive problems Tuesday night but they still are having problems with Minnesota’s stingy defense.
The Lakers took a big early lead, then hung on to defeat Minnesota in Game 2 of their first-round NBA playoffs series.
After struggling to make the most of their hard work in a Game 1 loss playoff loss to Minnesota, the Lakers hope a renewed focus on details will help them win Game 2.
An early Luka Doncic surge briefly masks Minnesota’s dominance, with the frustrated Lakers falling 117-95 to the physical Timberwolves in Game 1 on Saturday.
The 22-year veteran states flatly that the team can contend for the championship with the players the Lakers have assembled around him.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed but the general manager since 2017 is now president of basketball operations.
