1 week Ago By Dan Coombs, NBA Analysis Network
LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson has expressed his sadness after the LA Lakers lost Game 4 in their series. LeBron James was the architect of the most dramatic 3-1 series turnaround of all time in the NBA Finals in 2016 – and he will need to do it again in the opening playoff round in 2025. The Minnesota Timberwolves have now taken a 3-1 lead over the LA Lakers , winning a dramatic game 116-113.
The big talking point was JJ Redick sticking with the same rotation for the entire third and fourth quarter , a remarkable move that showed a lack of faith in the rest of his roster. Magic Johnson reacts to LA Lakers loss LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson feels the pain of the team’s loss, with their championship hopes now hanging by a thread. He wrote: “I’m just sick to my stomach that the Lakers lost this game after being in control most of the 2nd half.
” I’m just sick to my stomach that the Lakers lost this game after being in control most of the 2nd half.♂️ Johnson queried JJ Redick’s decision to stick with his rotation for the second half, asking whether it was ‘smart’. He also made a very interesting point about the fact the Lakers had a short turnaround between both road games, making this a disastrous time to extend the minutes of LeBron James and Luka Doncic , who each played 46.
“I don’t know if it smart to play LeBron and Luka the entire second half after only having one day of rest between Games 3 and 4. When we needed LeBron to take over in the fourth quarter he couldn’t – he scored 0 points in the fourth.” I dont know if it smart to play LeBron and Luka the entire second half after only having one day of rest between Games 3 and 4.
When we needed LeBron to take over in the fourth quarter he couldn’t – he scored 0 points in the fourth. He added: “What it came down to is this – the Lakers didn’t get enough 2-point shots in this game.” The Lakers had 80 field goal attempts during the game compared to 90 from the Timberwolves.
What it came down to is this – the Lakers didn’t get enough 2-point shots in this game. Magic Johnson gives Minnesota Timberwolves credit The LA Lakers legend also gave credit where it was due, pointing towards a staggering performance from Anthony Edwards . He said: “Just a brilliant performance and masterful 43 points by Anthony Edwards tonight in the Timberwolves win over the Lakers.
As the old saying goes, live by the jump shot, die by the jump shot.” Just a brilliant performance and masterful 43 points by Anthony Edwards tonight in the Timberwolves win over the Lakers. As the old saying goes, live by the jump shot, die by the jump shot.
Dwyane Wade had warned Luka Doncic and LeBron James that they must not let Anthony Edwards outshine them. The Timberwolves star was irrepressible, and now has the Lakers on the verge of elimination. This article first appeared on NBA Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.
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