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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.

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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?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA's active playoff wins leaders' quiz

The '2006 NBA Draft first round' quiz

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / April 30

JJ Redick Admits The Lakers Are 'On Edge' Going Into A Must-Win Game 6 In Los Angeles

Following an impressive 50-win season, the Los Angeles Lakers began the playoffs feeling good about their title chances. In just four games, all confidence in a Lakers victory has dwindled, and head coach JJ Redick says the entire team is on edge.

LeBron James News / Athlon Sports / April 30

LeBron James Speculation Swirls Before Timberwolves-Lakers Game 5

The No. 3 seed Los Angeles Lakers trail the No. 6 seed Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 heading into Wednesday night's Game 5 matchup at Crypto.com Arena. After splitting the first two games of their first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, the Lakers lost both games in Minneapolis.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 30

The Lakers are still trying to work through late-game execution troubles against Wolves

As the Lakers enter Game 5 against the Wolves, they are still working on ironing out their late-game issues. It’s the slimmest of silver linings, but the good thing about the Lakers being down 3-1 loss against the Wolves is that there are still plenty of ways that Los Angeles can improve.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30

History shows Dillon Brooks' trash-talking ways only end in failure

Dillon Brooks is a tenacious defender and a supremely confident trash talker. But in the playoffs, his brash rhetoric tends to blow up in his face.

Warriors win a nail-biter to take a 3-1 series lead over Rockets

Watch: Warriors and Rockets have first-half altercations in Game 4

Don Nelson helps Warriors steal another playoff game

Jimmy Butler ties Michael Jordan playoff record

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Magic Johnson Sends Strong Message Before Lakers' Elimination Game

On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers face elimination from the NBA playoffs at home in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Lakers legend Magic Johnson is not letting that affect his opinions on the his former team.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 30

Luka Doncic Explains Why He Donated To Kobe Bryant Mural Fund

Luka Doncic is the latest superstar who will take the mantle and be the face of this Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Once LeBron James retires, he will fully take that spot from James, who followed the late, great Kobe Bryant.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Anthony Edwards Sends Luka Doncic, LeBron James Message Before Game 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs, holding a commanding 3-1 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30

LA Lakers making mistake not playing star who helped Miami Heat reach NBA Finals, claims Kendrick Perkins

JJ Redick has had questions to answer after the LA Lakers blew a lead in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves.] It was a bold strategy in Game 4 when JJ Redick made no changes in the third quarter, but the LA Lakers emerged with a 94-84 lead, having been trailing at half-time.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 30

Lakers HC JJ Redick Gives One Word Answer About Game 5 Lineup Plan

The Los Angeles Lakers effectively have their backs against the wall. Despite having homecourt advantage in their ongoing playoff matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers trail the Timberwolves 3-1.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30

Kendrick Perkins says Jaxson Hayes now has new problem with LA Lakers, compares to Warriors situation

Kendrick Perkins has criticized JJ Redick for planting doubt in the mind of Jaxson Hayes. Jaxson Hayes has had a nightmare playoff series for the LA Lakers, losing the trust of head coach JJ Redick.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30

Los Angeles Lakers Legend Begs the NBA’s Commissioner to Replace the All-Star Game

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Magic Johnson has one wish for Commissioner Adam Silver for the All-Star Game. The 2025 NBA All-Star Game didn’t get the fans’ vote.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 28

Lakers Notes: Game 4 Loss, Hayes, Finney-Smith, Doncic, LeBron

Coach J.J. Redick made two bold strategic moves that nearly led the Lakers to a Game 4 victory in Minnesota, writes Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Redick decided to replace center Jaxson Hayes with Dorian Finney-Smith for the start of the third quarter, and he used the same five players for the entire second half.

J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / April 28