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Former NBA Player Blames JJ Redick's Second-Half Schemes In Game 4 Loss

Lou Williams didn't hold back while addressing Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick's schemes for the second half of Game 4. While reviewing the game on "Run It Back", Williams shared his thoughts on why Redick's decision to play his starters for the entirety of the second half was the reason behind the 113-116 loss.

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Leaked Audio Of Luka Doncic Trash-Talking Wolves Fan During Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is known to be a competitive individual who isn't afraid of clapping back at people. These was seen quite clearly when a recent video displayed the exchange between the guard and a Minnesota Timberwolves fan during Game 4.

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NBA admits error in Last 2 Minute Report against Lakers in Game 4 loss

In the NBA’s Last 2 Minute Report, the league admitted a missed call that should’ve gone in the Lakers’ favor during the final minute of Game 4 against the Wolves.

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NBA Admits To Costly Mistake In Lakers’ Game 4 Loss To Timberwolves

The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves in a 3-1 series deficit to the Minnesota Timberwolves after dropping both Games 3 and 4 in close ones on the road.

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Lakers Star LeBron James Moved Ahead Of Wilt Chamberlain On All-Time NBA List

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. The Lakers lost Game 4 by a score of 116-113 to fall down 3-1 in the series.

J.J. Redick News / Last Word On Sports / April 28

JJ Redick Makes NBA History, Bench May Doom Lakers

The Lakers-Timberwolves Game 4 was a back-and-forth battle that saw the Timberwolves narrowly edge out a huge victory. The Lakers will now return home for Game 5 down 3-1.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Zach Lowe blasts Lakers’ Luka Doncic for ‘humiliating’ defensive effort

The Los Angeles Lakers’ backs are up against the wall in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers trail the series, 3-1, heading back to Los Angeles.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 28

LeBron James: Lakers Must Take Things One Game At A Time Facing 3-1 Deficit

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers gave a great effort in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it still wasn’t enough. James finished with

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / April 28

Rui Hachimura Believes Lakers Must Fix ‘Little Things’ To Close Out Games

Rui Hachimura had easily his best performance of the series with 23 points for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. However, despite the best efforts of himself and many others, the Lakers just didn’t have enough to hold on to victory, falling 116-113 to the Minnesota Timberwolves and now finding themselves down 3-1 in the series.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Ex-NBA Champ Assigns Blame for Lakers Loss vs. Timberwolves

When a team enters the fourth quarter of a critical road playoff game with a 10-point lead against a lesser seed, it's a game the team is simply supposed to win.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 28

Dorian Finney-Smith: Lakers Star LeBron James Has Come Back From 3-1 Deficit Before

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made the decision to play only five players in the second half of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Dorian Finney-Smith replaced Jaxson Hayes as he, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura didn’t get a single break in the final 24 minutes.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 28

Lakers' Luka Doncic Offers Four Word Response to 3-1 Series Deficit

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination. After dropping two games on the road, Games 3 and 4, the Lakers are one loss away from their 2024-25 season being on the back burner.

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

It's convenient to blame JJ Redick for Game 4 loss

Redick employed an unusual strategy in the Lakers' Game 4 loss and has taken some heat for the move.

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Edwards' ascent to face of the league continues in Game 4

Anthony Edwards' ascent to face of the league continues with Game 4 win over Lakers

It's well past time to stop underestimating guard Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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