Lakers suffer 3-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves
Tackle down the thrilling nail-biter between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round playoffs series on April 27, 2025 (PH time).
A tight first half saw the Lakers edging ahead with a commanding lead of 94-84 at the start of the third quarter.
Entering the fourth quarter, the Timberwolves gradually clawed their way back, taking the lead 105-104, thanks to Anthony Edwards' three free throws and incredible clutch performances.
In the final 39 seconds, Jaden McDaniels completed a three-point play, giving the Timberwolves a 114-113 lead.
McDaniels almost cost his team the win when he received an inbound pass from the Lakers, intended for LeBron James with just 33 seconds left.
In the last 10 seconds, Edwards was fouled by James, sending him to the free-throw line with a chance to ice the game for the Timberwolves.
Edwards converted both free throws, making it 116-113 in favor of the Timberwolves. The Lakers had a chance for overtime, but Austin Reaves missed a potential game-tying three-point shot at the buzzer.
Edwards was the standout performer for the Timberwolves with 43 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. He scored 16 of those points in the fourth quarter to spearhead the comeback[1][2][3].
Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points, including 5 three-pointers, and 2 assists[3]. Julius Randle contributed 25 points to help secure the win for the Timberwolves[1][2]. Jaden McDaniels scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds while Naz Reid contributed 12 points[1].
LeBron James tallied 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, but was held scoreless in the fourth quarter[4].
The win placed the Timberwolves in a strong position, holding a 3-1 series lead over the Lakers[1][4].
Sources: [1] AP, [2] ESPN, [3] Sports Illustrated, [4] Yahoo Sports, [5] USA Today
In the exhilarating Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round playoffs between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards' clutch free throws earned his team a one-point lead in the last 30 seconds of regular time, severely tested by the Lakers. Notably, Edwards converted both shots to make it 116-113 in favor of the Timberwolves, leaving the Lakers to rely on Austin Reaves' potential game-tying three-point shot at the buzzer, which missed its mark. On the Lakers side, LeBron James had a impressive game, accumulating 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, but fell short in the final quarter. Among the Timberwolves, Edwards was the star player, notching 43 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Dončić led the Lakers with 38 points. Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels also contributed significantly for the Timberwolves in their basketball victory, securing a strong 3-1 series lead in the NBA playoffs. This thrilling sporting analysis was reported by AP, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.
