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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / May 1
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 1
LeBron James Makes Feelings Clear About JJ Redick After Timberwolves-Lakers Game
On Wednesday night, LeBron James had his 22nd NBA season come to a close. The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 5 to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 103-96.
The 'Youngest 25/5/5 with five threes in a playoff game by NBA franchise' quiz
How many of the youngest players for each NBA franchise to score 25 points with five made three's to go with at least five rebounds and assists can you name in five minutes?
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / May 1
LeBron James Delivered Abrupt Message to Bronny James After Lakers Playoff Exit
When the Los Angeles Lakers opened the season in October, LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father-and-son duo in NBA history to play in a game together.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
JJ Redick gives defensive ‘trade-off’ answer about Lakers not playing with a center, Jaxson Hayes has classy response
JJ Redick once again put his guard up when his selection choices were scrutinized, but Jaxson Hayes delivered a great rebuttal. The Los Angeles Lakers‘ season has come to an end.
Austin Reaves News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Austin Reaves has tough quote after Lakers’ playoff loss
The Los Angeles Lakers’ season has come to an end, and Austin Reaves is taking things personally. The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night.
Charles Barkley News / Fastbreak on SI / May 1
NBA Legend Charles Barkley Was Right About The Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers had a lot of hype after trading for Luka Doncic in the middle of the season. They finished the regular season as the third seed in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
Lakers get trolled by their failed trade acquisition after playoff exit
One notable NBA player is happily dancing on the Los Angeles Lakers’ grave right now. The Lakers were officially eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday night with a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
Rudy Gobert News / Field Level Media / May 1
Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves knock out Lakers in Game 5
Rudy Gobert scored 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / May 1
LeBron, Luka, and the Lakers’ Latest Playoff Letdown
The LeBron James–Luka Doncic experiment was supposed to be electric. It ended with a quiet thud. After just one playoff series together, the star-studded pairing is heading home, with Los Angeles eliminated in five games by a hungrier, deeper Minnesota Timberwolves squad.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Timberwolves use their size to eliminate Lakers in Game 5
Anthony Edwards went 0-for-11 from three-point range, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed 40 threes and Jaden McDaniels fouled out in 18 minutes. But after another impressive fourth quarter, they eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers anyway.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / May 1
LeBron James, Lakers Bounced By Wolves In First Round
For the first time in NBA history, the Lakers entered the playoffs as a No. 3 seed in the Western Conference and lost in the first round. The final blow came Wednesday night, at home, when they dropped a 103-96 decision to the Timberwolves in Game 5.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Three stars from Wednesday's NBA playoffs
Two Western Conference teams faced elimination, down 3-1 in their first-round series. One series will move to a Game 6, while the other came to an anticlimactic end.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura disrespects Rudy Gobert’s defense with savage throwdown
In a high-stakes Game 5 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Rui Hachimura delivered one of the most electrifying plays of the night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30
Watch: Lakers' JJ Redick storms out of pregame news conference
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Shaq gets brutally honest about what Lakers lack amid playoff woes
The Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall on Wednesday night at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. It looked like the Lakers were going to even this series up at two apiece in Game 4 as they had a comfortable lead in the fourth quarter, but the Timberwolves stormed back to steal the win.
Maxi Kleber News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
Lakers Make Final Decision on Maxi Kleber Ahead of Game 5
The Los Angeles Lakers will do their best to avoid elimination, at least for another game on Wednesday when they host the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are on the ropes, and they'll do their best to live for another game to keep their season alive.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 30
Shaquille O'Neal Makes Bold Statement on Lakers' Current State
The Los Angeles Lakers are playing for their season on Wednesday night. They enter Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves down 3-1, which only means that a loss will officially mark the end of their campaign. While the odds might be stacked against them, the Lakers are remaining optimistic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
LeBron James and Luka Doncic Game 5 History is Why Lakers Aren't Done Yet
The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series but will have a chance to extend it in Game 5.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / April 30
Austin Reaves: Lakers Need To Value Every Possession
After dropping both games in Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves on the brink of elimination against the Timberwolves. And while it may seem obvious, Austin Reaves and the rest of this team understands the importance of this game.
Dalton Knecht News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30
Lakers Must Play Dalton Knecht to Avoid Playoff Elimination
The Los Angeles Lakers are in a tough spot in their first-round playoff series with the Minnesota Timberwolves after going down 3-1 in the series. After playing the same five guys for the entire second half and falling short, clearly, something needs to be changed.
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