The Los Angeles Lakers continue their first-round matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, looking to tie the series up at two games apiece.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers badly needed a win on Sunday afternoon on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Heading into Game 5 of their playoff series, the Lakers were trailing 2-1. When all was said and done, Los Angeles lost by a final score of 116-113 and the Timberwolves have now taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday in order to even the series. Not only did they lose, but they fell into a 3-1 hole and are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.