With the Lakers -Wolves series now well in the rearview mirror, it’s easier to reflect on the games and what transpired during this short postseason run for the Lakers.
While the Lakers were eliminated in five games, many of the contests were close. In fact, three of the five games were decided by 10 points or less.
One of those games was Game 4, which the Lakers lost by just three points . It was a pivotal one, considering the Wolves led the series 2-1. A Lakers win would’ve evened things up, while a Wolves victory meant L.A. was just one loss away from elimination.
While many decisions in that contest were unusual, such as coach JJ Redick using just five players for the entire second half , another event occurred from the officiating side that has never been seen before.
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