The Los Angeles Lakers, despite high expectations led by star players like LeBron James and Luka Doncic, were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a five-game playoff series. While the Timberwolves displayed clear superiority, especially in terms of size and depth, the series was characterized by narrow victories. Game 4 highlighted the Lakers' limitations, with historic implications; teams up 3-1 usually prevail. The Lakers' small-ball strategy fell short against Minnesota's powerful frontcourt, revealing deep roster flaws that hindered their postseason performance.
Dorian Finney-Smith slams his hand in frustration against an empty chair on his way to the shower. The locker room is so silent you could hear a pin drop.
The series was won and lost in Game 4, a classic, hard-fought battle that came down to the final buzzer.
Lakers learned the hard way that a roster without a center can only take you so far, even with high-end talent.
The small-ball style that secured the Lakers the three seed proved to be not quite resilient enough for a postseason determined by depth.
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