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.

Austin Reaves, one of the standout players for the Los Angeles Lakers, shared an encouraging message for the next NBA Playoffs game following the team’s defeat in Game 3 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a brutal 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Lakers squandered a double-digit fourth quarter lead, allowing the Wolves to steal a three-point win and take a 3-1 series advantage.