The Los Angeles Lakers were in prime position to take Game 4 and even the series at two games apiece. On Tuesday, just over 24 hours ahead of Game 5, head coach JJ Redick addressed the media and was asked about his decision to ride with the same starting five—Luka Doncic,

Lakers coach JJ Redick has done much right this season at the helm, his first as a coach at any level. But a decision he made in the team's 116-114 Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves has come under fire, as it might very well be the clearest reason why the team flopped in the fourth quarter against the young, hungry Minnesotans.

JJ Redick doesn't think fatigue has led to the Los Angeles Lakers' fourth quarter struggles against the Minnesota Timberwolves.