The Lakers have now lost three of four games in this series and must win their next outing simply to stay alive. Coach JJ Redick and his staff will pore over missed opportunities to close out the game, defensive breakdowns that allowed Minnesota to seize control down the stretch, and turnovers—Los Angeles coughed up 12 in Game 4.

Craig Carton says the Los Angeles Lakers are finished after falling behind 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves