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2025 NBA Playoffs

NBA world reacts to Lakers’ stunning defeat 

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Fans react to Lakers' stunning defeat
Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The unthinkable has happened: the Los Angeles Lakers have been sent home by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Naturally, the NBA world has reacted to the Lakers’ stunning defeat.

Related: Breaking: Timberwolves knock Lakers out of the playoffs

 

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The Lakers faced challenges in managing the Timberwolves’ size, particularly due to the absence of a true starting center. This situation raises many questions for the Lakers as they move forward.

However, one thing is certain: LA fans will be rooting against the Timberwolves in their next series.

About the Author Published May 1, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1
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