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,

Unable to trust any of his reserve players in Game 4 of a best-of-seven series against the Timberwolves, Lakers coach JJ Redick opted to play the same five players for the entire second half — rather than play any of his bench players — in a crushing 116-113 defeat to go down 3-1 in the series.

LeBron James and JJ Redick were not happy with how Game 4 of the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff series was called.