NBA world reacts to LeBron James’ scoreless fourth quarter

LeBron James was having another masterpiece of a game through three quarters of Game 4. He scored 27 points, shooting 5-7 from the field and 15-18 from the free-throw line.

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The Lakers held a 94-84 heading into the fourth quarter. Many expected LeBron to finish strong and help his team tie the series against the Timberwolves.

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Instead, LeBron seemingly ran out of gas. He was held scoreless in the fourth on 0-2 shooting and was a -13 in the quarter.

LeBron was also called for a huge foul with 9.5 seconds remaining in the game. It initially looked like LeBron knocked the ball off Anthony Edwards, but the call was overturned.

The Timberwolves won 116-113 and took a commanding 3-1 series lead. After the game, the NBA world reacted to LeBron’s scoreless fourth quarter.

LeBron James first three quarters: 27 points
Fourth quarter: 0 points

Inexcusable. pic.twitter.com/spW2JqiSWw

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 27, 2025

Fourth quarter. Game deciding foul. Game deciding turnover. And 0 points
0-2 Fg
0-1 3pt
0%
-11
Someone’s goat did this.

— Steve Mullins (@stevenpmullins) April 27, 2025

MJ would never pic.twitter.com/jW0UyoolYy

— Chase (@chhsetrades) April 27, 2025

He needs to retire he doesn't have the gas tank anymore

— Father-of-Ohio-State-Football (@DracodaddyofOSU) April 27, 2025

Just don’t understand why Bron gets barely any offensive touches in the most important stretch of the game, ggs I guess

— Nikhil (@DeadlyCreatorYT) April 27, 2025

Nothing else to say pic.twitter.com/cuP0hRR34x

— Shape (@oshapearts) April 27, 2025

The Lakers now face an extremely tough uphill battle, trailing 3-1 to the Timberwolves. However, the only problem for Minnesota fans is this fact: LeBron James has a history of overcoming 3-1 deficits to secure victory.

Its time pic.twitter.com/dDpBQQfAvn

— Maymun (@ProfesorMaymun) April 27, 2025

Game 5 is Wednesday, April 30, at 10:00 PM EST.

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About the Author Published Apr 27, 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