NBA referees released their Last 2 Minutes report from Game 4 between the Lakers and Timberwolves, and it appears JJ Redick was correct to be aggrieved.
The Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 4 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. JJ Redick‘s men now found themselves down 3-1 in the series.
LeBron James is once again haunted by a narrative Skip Bayless has pushed for years. His performance in the fourth quarter did not inspire any confidence.
Some, including Zach Lowe, believe Luka Doncic is also being exposed in this series. However, people like Brian Windhorst have pushed back on that idea.
However, there was some controversy about ending the game, aside from James’ skirmish with Anthony Edwards, as Luka Doncic took a fall. And it appears what JJ Redick was saying turned out to be true.
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The NBA released its customary Last 2 Minutes report for Game 4 of the Lakers-Timberwolves series. In the report, officials acknowledged that Luka Doncic was tripped by Jaden McDaniels at the end of the game.
JJ Redick made the same point in his post-game press conference, as did Doncic himself. However, no foul for the trip was called during the game itself.
The Lakers will feel hard done by this, as the Doncic trip played a big factor in them losing to the Timberwolves, and going down 3-1.
If the series ends in the next game or two for the Lakers, they will cite this missed call as the reason behind their season ending.
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Luka Doncic and LeBron James both sounded confident in their chances of coming back down from 3-1 against the Timberwolves.
It will be a difficult task, given how well Edwards and the Timberwolves have played. However, some might argue that the Timberwolves’ shooting hot streak is bound to end soon.
The Lakers have to be better than they have been in the first four games. The lack of fight and urgency from this team is truly startling.
JJ Redick is now coaching in the playoffs. As such, his approach must change. What worked in the regular season just isn’t working in the playoffs.
