The Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves in a heap of trouble as they're down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first-round series. The Lakers need a mini-miracle to win this series, and here's a look at the biggest reasons they came up short against the Timberwolves at the Target Center on Sunday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have the Los Angeles Lakers on the brink of elimination in the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Timberwolves are up 3-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series after a thrilling Game 4 win on Sunday afternoon in Minnesota.