Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged the team, at least for one game, didn't grasp the challenge ahead against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Despite Doncic’s heroics, the rest of the Lakers struggled to keep pace, including LeBron James, who uncharacteristically faltered in the postseason. The 21-time All-Star, known for stepping up in the playoffs,

A Timberwolves superstar has downplayed the talent of the mighty Los Angeles Lakers duo: Luka Doncic and LeBron James