Lakers Notes: Luka Talks 3-1 Deficit, Redick Gets Honest on Controversial Move, More

Apr 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) leave a court after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-85 in game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Game 4 of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs marked a tough loss for the Los Angeles Lakers, coming up just short in an incredibly close game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and putting Los Angeles in a tough spot.

Here is all the latest news you need to know about the Los Angeles Lakers heading into Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers' Luka Doncic Offers Four Word Response to 3-1 Series Deficit

With this loss to the Timberwolves, the Lakers are now at a 3-1 deficit in the series. While this is difficult to come back from, it's not completely impossible. In fact, point guard Luka Doncic seems excited for the challenge heading into Game 5.

Luka finished the game with 38 points, two assists, and one total rebound. He has proven to be an offensive revelation for the team.

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Lakers' JJ Redick Talks Controversial and Historic Game 4 Decision

Despite coming up short, head coach JJ Redick managed to make NBA history when he kept every single one of his starters in for the entire second half, meaning they didn't get a moment of rest.

This decision was later criticized, and Redick addressed the decision after the game, noting that this wasn't a planned move and that the players could have decided at any point that they needed to sub out to get some rest. No one made that call.

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NBA Admits Refs Missed Critical Foul Call That Could Have Changed Lakers Loss

One of the key moments that decided the game was when Doncic was seemingly tripped with just over 30 seconds left in the game, but it was never called. Now, it seems the NBA has backtracked on behalf of the officiating.

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Here are some other stories about the Los Angeles Lakers you need to know:

Lakers' Luka Doncic Gets Into NSFW Exchange With Timberwolves Fan

Kendrick Perkins Claims Anthony Edwards Will Win Title Before Lakers' Luka Doncic

Timberwolves Coach Calls Out Officiating in Lakers Series

Lakers' Luka Doncic, LeBron James Match Kobe Bryant and Shaq in Huge Playoff Feat

Lakers HC JJ Redick Blasts Referees Following Brutal Game 4 Loss

Lakers Could Face Uncomfortable Offseason Questions with Early Playoff Exit

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