After suffering a disheartening loss in Game 4 by a final score of 116-113, Los Angeles is officially in a must-win scenario. Coming back from being down 3-1 in a series is difficult, but the Lakers have the talent to make it happen if they play to their full ability.

The Los Angeles Lakers effectively have their backs against the wall. Despite having homecourt advantage in their ongoing playoff matchup against the Minnesota

The pressure continues to mount on the Los Angeles Lakers as they prepare for a big Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. One of the major talking points in this series has been head coach JJ Redick, whose postseason inexperience and controversial decision-making down the stretch have been heavily scrutinized.