JJ Redick is trying to inspire the Los Angeles Lakers to play with desperation against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a must-win Game 5.

The Timberwolves dominated in a 117-95 Game 1 victory before the Lakers won Game 2 94-85. Minnesota then took Game 3 116-104 and Game 4 116-113. The latter game was unique from Los Angeles' perspective,

Magic Johnson questioned why JJ Redick played LeBron James and Luka Doncic so much in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a crushing defeat in Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One controversial play that stood out involved Wolves forward Jaden McDaniels, and JJ Redick says it helped decide the game.

The NBA released the Last Two Minute Report on Monday and confirmed that there was a missed foul call on McDaniels with 35.5 seconds left in the game. It was the only incorrect call on the report. Doncic fell to the ground and was forced to burn a timeout with 33 seconds left as the Lakers trailed 114-113.

The NBA released a report on Monday, admitting that Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic was tripped by Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in Game 4 on Sunday. L.A. Times Lakers beat writer Dan Woike shared the news via X.