Author: Soccerhuz
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. One aspect that the Lakers have clearly struggled with in seemingly every game this series has been their late-game execution. Los Angeles has been outscored by Minnesota in every fourth quarter. In Game 3, the Lakers were tied midway through the quarter before eventually losing and Game 4 was decided by three points. Better execution in either contest could’ve changed the entire outlook of the series for…
The Dallas Mavericks had one of the greatest seasons in franchise history last season when Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led them to the NBA Finals following a wild post-trade deadline surge, but that squad is only a thing of the past now after what transpired on February 1 just before midnight. That was the day that Nico Harrison decided to trade Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, and both teams haven’t been the same since. The Lakers were able to string together a strong final stretch to secure a top-three seed while Dallas missed the playoffs…
The pressure continues to mount on the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for a big Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One of the major talking points in this series has been head coach JJ Redick, whose postseason inexperience and controversial decision-making down the stretch have been heavily scrutinized. Redick was brought in to inject new life into the Lakers and now finds himself facing a steep uphill battle in his first playoff series as head coach. While his connection with the team has been praised internally, decisions in Game 4—especially in the second half—have sparked concern, particularly from…
Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 116-113 Sunday afternoon in Game 4 of their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Five-time First-Team All-NBA member Luka Doncic did all he could by supplying his highest point total in this series with 38 points on 46.4% shooting. Reaves has struggled in his four appearances during this first-round series; the formerly undrafted guard out of Oklahoma has failed to surpass his season averages of 20.2 points and 5.8 assists per game despite averaging four more minutes per game this series. While Reaves hasn’t been the sole contributor to the Lakers’ lack…
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. L.A. will have all of their key players on the court together, including their stretch forward, Maxi Kleber, who has yet to make his Lakers debut. Kleber, who was upgraded from out to questionable on Tuesday, was once again upgraded from questionable to available ahead of Game 5. While he is available…
On any given day, in any given barbershop, in any given nook and cranny of the vast expanse of the United States, someone is arguing about who the greatest basketball player of all time is. While it’s a fool’s errand to try and convince someone of the “GOAT,” as it were — and doubly so on the internet — one way or another, the act of attempting doesn’t seem to be going out of fashion any time soon. Central to these arguments, alongside one Michael Jeffrey Jordan, is LeBron James, the quadragenarian “kid from Akron” who is on his way,…
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. Their latest victory, a 116-113 win in Game 4, showcased the team’s resilience and determination. Anthony Edwards led the charge with 43 points, nine rebounds, and six assists, out-dueling Luka Doncic, who tallied 38 points for the Lakers. Edwards’ performance in the 2025 playoffs has been stellar, averaging 29.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists over four games (via StatMuse). This continues his upward trajectory from the regular season, where he posted averages…
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 finds itself facing a playoff exit after a dramatic ending to Game 4 in Minneapolis on Sunday that saw Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves overcome a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 116-113. Lakers forward LeBron James did not score in the final frame. He and co-star Luka Doncic are a combined 12-for-37 shooting in the fourth…
Lakers vs Timberwolves NBA 24-25, Injury Updates:The Los Angeles Lakers (50-32) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025, for a must-win Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series. Minnesota leads the series 3-1 and is just one win away from advancing to the conference semifinals. The Timberwolves have demonstrated their growth and resilience, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge. In Game 4, Minnesota edged out the Lakers 116-113, showcasing their depth and defensive prowess. The Lakers, on the brink of elimination, will rely heavily on their star duo, Luka Dončić and LeBron…
The Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason may begin sooner than expected. A victory on Wednesday will help the Lake Show inch closer to tying the series at three Still, the franchise’s inability to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road this postseason makes it difficult to remain optimistic about its chances of advancing to the second round. The Lakers could improve their championship odds this summer by completing a blockbuster trade for an electric Eastern Conference All-Star. “Giannis (Antetokounmpo) is set to make $54.1 million next season, and the Lakers are just $4.3 million under the first tax apron without a…