Anthony Edwards had a Kobe Bryant-like performance in the fourth quarter of Game 4, and he got very physical with LeBron James.

After the Los Angeles Lakers fell into a 3-1 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Sunday's 116-113 loss in Game 4, star forward LeBron James expressed frustration about a pivotal moment.

Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) celebrates with guard Anthony Edwards (5) after making a 3-point shot during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

The Los Angeles Lakers are the higher seed in their first-round matchup. They have home-court advantage, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. But after Sunday's 113-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they are headed back to L.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to tie their NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 on Sunday. Instead, the Purple and Gold are now facing a 3-1 deficit. LeBron James and company led by as many as 12 points in the contest.

After the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a clutch win to beat the Los Angeles Lakers and go up 3-1 in the series, NBA fans went wild on social media.