Despite being down 3-1 in the series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, LeBron James and Lukadon Sic are ready for a fight.
The Los Angeles Lakers slipped Game 4 out of their hands as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are now 3-1 in the series.
Austin Reeves looked like a shell of his own during this series. Even the coaches have been criticised for Magic Johnson blowing up JJ Reddick after Game 4.
Redick was visibly shaken by the Timberwolves, as seen in Jackson Hayes’ handling. It appears he has reached his first head coach in the playoffs.
But perhaps fortunate for him, he has two stars who have been to this dance. And they do not shake in pursuit of greatness.
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Luka Doncic and Lebron James spoke after Game 4 of the first round series. While talking about going down 3-1, Luka Doncic welcomed the challenge.
“That’s definitely a shame, but we haven’t lost anything yet. It’s our first four wins and we still have to believe…”
“Yeah, it’s a fun challenge. I have the motivation to win these next two games.
“It’s going to be very difficult. All your possessions will be important. And we’re going to give you 100% no matter what.”
LeBron James took away his own experience of being down 3-1, but noted that the Lakers could only score one game in the coming game.
“You don’t think about getting a 3. You think about getting the next one. That’s the only thing that matters, because if not, the offseason will begin. That’s all about Wednesday. That’s what it matters.”
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This current Lakers team has experienced many playoff adversities in the past. For the past few years, they have had to fight through play-in tournaments just to keep themselves alive.
They need to bring the fights they’ve shown over the past few years into Game 5. The Lakers can’t afford to be satisfied in a winning situation at Crypto.comArena.
LeBron James and Luka Donsic have had great playoff runs over the past two years. They will need to take advantage of their own versions of the future.
As two of the most experienced and two of the most prolific stars on the team, the Lakers will rely on James and Don Sic to return to the series.