JJ Redick's first season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers ended in disappointment, as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated them in five games in the first round of the playoffs. Redick had silenced his doubters with a strong regular season, but failed to deliver in the postseason.

James and Doncic each had solid offensive nights, scoring over 20 points apiece—but the Lakers' offense wasn't what cost them the game, according to franchise great Magic Johnson. Johnson was likely watching the tense game come down to the wire in the fourth quarter just like every other NBA fan,