Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The Lakers will be fighting to save their season in Game 5 against the Wolves. Now on the brink of elimination, the Lakers look to extend the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who will be back in Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The purple and gold look to bounce back after two disappointing and heartbreaking … [Read more...] about Lakers vs. Wolves Game 5 Preview and Game Thread: Will L.A. waive the white flag?
Lakers blow fourth-quarter lead, fall to Wolves in Game 4
Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers led by double digits in the fourth, but the Wolves rallied to take Game 4 and complete control of the series. Despite a huge second half effort from the Lakers, who played just five players the final two quarters, the Wolves overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to grab a stranglehold on the series, winning … [Read more...] about Lakers blow fourth-quarter lead, fall to Wolves in Game 4
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wolves
Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 116-113 Game 4 loss to the Wolves. While Game 3 was not a must-win by definition, the importance of the contest was exemplified by head coach JJ Redick’s decision — and more on this later — to go with his five-man lineup for the entire second half. He pushed his chips into the middle of … [Read more...] about Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wolves
3 takeaways from Lakers Game 4 loss vs. Wolves
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images The Lakers had no answer once again for Anthony Edwards in Game 4 on Sunday and also showed their lack of depth while not executing down the stretch. A crucial Game 4 on Sunday saw the Minnesota Timberwolves gain a stranglehold on the series, going up 3-1. The Lakers led by ten entering the fourth quarter before a barrage of baskets … [Read more...] about 3 takeaways from Lakers Game 4 loss vs. Wolves
JJ Redick says decision to make no subs in second half wasn’t planned, not second guessing choice
Matt Blewett-Imagn Images The Lakers played the same five-man lineup the entire second half of Game 4, a decision head coach JJ Redick said was not planned. When the Lakers completed the trade for Luka Dončić — and also failed to make a deal for Mark Williams — it more-or-less married them to a flawed roster the rest of the season. The argument was simple: the future is … [Read more...] about JJ Redick says decision to make no subs in second half wasn’t planned, not second guessing choice