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Timberwolves Take 3-1 Series Lead as Lakers Face Elimination After Game 4 Loss

Minnesota's fourth-quarter dominance and Anthony Edwards' 43 points put Los Angeles on the brink, with officiating errors and coaching decisions under scrutiny.

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Overview

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116-113 in Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
  • Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 43 points, including pivotal plays in the fourth quarter, while Jaden McDaniels' late-game steal and three-point play sealed the win.
  • The Lakers, who held a double-digit second-half lead, struggled in the fourth quarter as fatigue set in after coach J.J. Redick played the same five players for the entire second half.
  • The NBA's Last Two-Minute Report confirmed a missed tripping foul on Luka Doncic late in the game, which could have given the Lakers a chance to tie or take the lead.
  • Los Angeles must win Game 5 at home on Wednesday to avoid elimination, with questions looming over coaching decisions and the team's fourth-quarter execution.