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NBA legend Magic Johnson was none too pleased after his beloved Los Angeles Lakers fell yet again to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the duo’s first-round playoff series, this time in a dramatic 116–113 finish. With the Wolves now leading the series 3–1, Johnson took to social media to air his postgame grievances, in which he (respectfully) critiqued the Lakers’ inability to get enough two-point shots and also issued an indirect criticism of L.A. coach JJ Redick. “I dont know if it smart to play LeBron [James] and Luka [Doncic] the entire second half after only having one day of rest…
Entering Game 3 of the playoffs, the Houston Rockets had only one aim: Stop Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors’ slow start, with Jimmy Butler sidelined, only helped the visitors’ cause of what HC Steve Kerr described as “a constant blitzing of Steph.” But unlike Butler’s name for him – “Batman” – Curry was the Warriors’ lone hero – Superman – on Saturday. And even after their constant tries to be his Kryptonite, the Rockets failed. In the Houston matchup that gave the Warriors a 2-1 lead in the series, the Rockets knew Steph was the only offensive weapon Golden…
The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in a crucial Game 5, with the Wolves holding a commanding 3-1 series lead. This pivotal matchup has significant betting implications, with the Lakers favored by 5.5 points and an over/under of 210.5 points. Let’s dive into the odds, betting trends, and key stats to help you understand this exciting NBA Playoff clash. As of April 28th, 2025, the Lakers are 5.5-point favorites at home against the Timberwolves. The over/under for total points scored is set at 210.5. While the Lakers are favored, the Timberwolves’ 3-1 series lead signifies their current…
The Lakers go without a sub in the 2nd half – the first time in the playoffs since play-by-play stats were recorded in 1997.
LeBron James responds to a referee call after the Minnesota Timberwolves secured the huge 116-113 game 4 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers were at their A-game, but the second half altered the entire scenario. After the game was tied, it was a 50/50 chance for both teams, but the Timberwolves managed to defend their home court at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Los Angeles Fans were devastated as the team suffered another massive defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 4 clash. They were up against the final moments on the clock, and James believed he…
Luka Doncic played much better against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 on Sunday than he did in Game 3. The five-time All-Star played through an illness in Game 3, but it looked like he was feeling a lot better on Sunday. Doncic went off for 38 points on 13-of-28 shooting, to go along with one rebound, two assists, a steal, a block and five triples in 46 minutes of action. It still wasn’t enough, though, as the Lakers suffered a brutal 116-113 loss to the Timberwolves on Sunday. Doncic and Co. are now down 3-1 in this series and…
Anthony Edwards showed off his killer instinct on Sunday as he led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a massive Game 4 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-1 series lead. The Lakers were in the driver’s seat for the majority of the second half in this one, but Edwards just refused to let his team lose. The three-time All-Star went off for a game-high 43 points, five triples, nine rebounds, six assists, a block and just one turnover all while going toe-to-toe against LeBron James throughout the contest. Edwards spoke to reporters after the game, and one of…
“It’s one of those things you’ll never forget. Like when Michael Jackson died, like the September 11 attacks. They’re the kind of things that stay with you forever,” a player said in the Athletic‘s anonymous survey of NBA players. The Luka Dončić trade was the armageddon for Dallas Mavericks fans, as their superstar, the face of the franchise, was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, and their world changed within one night. It was a catastrophe for the whole city. Now, there’s light at the end of the tunnel as their WNBA franchise, the Dallas Wings, drafted the next Luka…
Perhaps in response to Anthony Edwards’ big game and feeling a sense of desperation, Lakers coach JJ Redick took a major gamble Sunday. It didn’t pay off. Redick played the same five players the entire second half In Game 4 as the Los Angeles Lakers ran out of gas and fell to the Timberwolves 116-113, as Minnesota took a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round series Edwards scored 43 points — 16 in the fourth quarter — and added nine rebounds and six assists, but it was Redick’s decision that was perhaps the key factor. Redick said postgame he decided…
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has selected, based on his own criteria, the best player in the WNBA, leaving behind Angel Reese and the newly arrived Paige Bueckers. Luka Doncic is undoubtedly one of the top figures in the game today, and his move to the Los Angeles Lakers has only enhanced his abilities. The WNBA is also home to many high-caliber players, and the Slovenian star took it upon himself to choose his favorite, leaving both Angel Reese and the latest NCAAB sensation, Paige Bueckers, out of the spotlight. During a recent appearance on ‘Sundae Conversation with Caleb…