Tag: Minnesota Timberwolves

Lakers’ Fourth-Quarter Woes Continue, Face Elimination in Game 5

Los Angeles Lakers
April 2025 (Game 4 aftermath, ahead of Game 5)

The Lakers have fallen 3-1 behind the Timberwolves after another poor fourth quarter, scoring just 19 points and missing crucial shots in Game 4. Coach JJ Redick defended his rotation decisions despite scrutiny.
Redick became the first coach since 1998 to play the same five men for an entire half. Doncic and James missed key shots late, while Redick benched his usual reserves. The Lakers are being outscored 105-69 in fourth quarters this series.

NBA Confirms Missed Foul on Luka Doncic Late in Lakers’ Game 4 Loss

Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) v Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves)
April 2025 (First-Round Playoffs)

NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed referees missed a foul on Luka Doncic by Jaden McDaniels with 33 seconds left in Game 4; Lakers lost 116-113.
Doncic was tripped but no foul was called; Lakers later turned over the ball and Minnesota sealed the win with free throws. Lakers now trail 1-3 in the series.

Anthony Edwards Fined $50K for Obscene Gesture Toward Fan During Game 1

Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
April 2025 (Game 1 vs Lakers)

The NBA has fined Anthony Edwards $50,000 for inappropriate language and an obscene gesture toward a fan during Minnesota’s Game 1 win over the Lakers.
Edwards reacted to heckling aimed at Rudy Gobert by defending his teammate and ending the exchange with a lewd gesture. The fine was announced by league operations president Byron Spruell.

Lakers Overpowered by Wolves in Game 1 Blowout

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Game 1, April 20, 2025

The Lakers were outmuscled and outpaced by the Timberwolves in a 117-95 loss, struggling against Minnesota’s physicality and red-hot three-point shooting. Luka Doncic scored 37, but the team lacked collective rhythm.
The Wolves dominated the middle quarters, outscoring L.A. 67-33. McDaniels and Reid hit a combined 9-of-12 from deep, while Gobert and Randle controlled the paint. L.A. failed to respond physically and lost the 50-50 battles throughout.

Brooklyn Coach Blames Himself for Anthony Edwards Injury Scare

Jordi Fernandez (Brooklyn Nets), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Thursday night (Timberwolves vs Nets)

Minnesota star Anthony Edwards had an injury scare after stepping on Brooklyn coach Jordi Fernandez’s foot while sinking a 3-pointer. He left the court briefly but returned in the second half to finish with 28 points.
Fernandez, standing out of bounds, admitted he failed to move away quickly enough, unintentionally causing the incident. He took full responsibility, stressing player safety is paramount. Edwards’ continued health is vital as the Wolves push to avoid the play-in tournament.

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