JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated after a tough fourth quarter showing against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday after suffering a 103–96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on their home court in L.A. While the entire team struggled throughout the series,

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to mount any serious defense against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first round series, managing only to secure a gentleman's sweep. Rookie coach JJ Redick's bold strategy to not use his bench at all in a crucial Game 4 loss has opened him up for all sorts of criticism and the move backfired.