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Lakers' Starters Play Entire Half, Lose to Timberwolves

4/28/2025

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In a historic move during Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Lakers coach JJ Redick kept his five starters—LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith—on the court for the entire second half. Despite a valiant effort, the Lakers fell short, losing 116-113 to the Timberwolves and facing a daunting 3-1 series deficit.

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In a historic move during Game 4 of the NBA Playoffs, Lakers coach JJ Redick kept his five starters—LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Dorian Finney-Smith—on the court for the entire second half. Despite a valiant effort, the Lakers fell short, losing 116-113 to the Timberwolves and facing a daunting 3-1 series deficit.