The Lakers were knocked down by Timberwolves in the first round, and the NBA Internet has some opinions.
Minnesota won the series 4-1 by defeating Los Angeles 103-96 in Game 5.
Rudy Gobert decided to have the best game of his life, earning two blocks and 80% shooting from the field and 80% shooting in 39 minutes. The Lakers played a small lineup and Rudy made them pay.
Luka Doncic did his best, but was surprised, he was injured. He fell down after a tough foul and injured his back before halftime. He was obviously not 100%, but still managed to score 28 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal. LeBron – Despite missing some key shots later in the fourth game.
The third option for Los Angeles, Austin Reaves also missed a lot of important shots and ended the game with 12 and 6-point turnovers.
“I just have to be better. I'm not, I can't go back and start the series,” Reeves said.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick said this after the game:
“We're trying to make it work with what we have. I know I'm going to be better…and I'm going to be better.”
The best and most lively reactions to the game are as follows:
The Lakers are in the playoffs.
– In-N-Out hamburger ᶠᵃⁿ (@innoutburger_) May 1, 2025
Two of the worst deals in NBA history have knocked out the Lakers to playoffs pic.twitter.com/prb2domfxd
— Wilder Adams (@whatsontapnba) May 1, 2025
Well, we did talk about 5 Lakers. pic.twitter.com/5rxch9jtgq
– The softest Lakers fan 🤫 (@thepettiestla) May 1, 2025
Mark Williams drags Lakers on IG pic.twitter.com/tyffhkbllv
– Lakeshowyo (@lakeshowyo) May 1, 2025
When 3 or higher seeds, the Lakers in franchise history have never lost in the first round.
Until today.
LeBron breaks more records🤣😂
— Jacob (@jacobtheclipper) May 1, 2025
They say it's Austin Reaves in the playoffs pic.twitter.com/xu9wnc7x9m
– Hoop (@hoopmixonly) May 1, 2025
Nico Harrison sees Lakers eliminated
– Overtime (@overtime) May 1, 2025
Nico Harrison won't fall asleep tonight until someone misunderstood the numbers and posted the total points Luka score, and he gave up on the total points
– America is Musty🦫✨ (@dragonflyjonez) May 1, 2025
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