Yet a disastrous fourth quarter saw the Lakers outscored, 32-19, leading to a 116-114 loss in Minnesota that puts their season on the brink. The Wolves now have a 3-1 series lead, and while Game 5 is back in Los Angeles, the Lakers must beat them three straight games--and Minnesota has not had a three-game losing streak since Jan. 4.

The Los Angeles Lakers fell to a brutal 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of their first-round playoff matchup. The Lakers squandered a double-digit fourth quarter lead, allowing the Wolves to steal a three-point win and take a 3-1 series advantage.

The Los Angeles Lakers are now just one game away from playoff elimination after the Minnesota Timberwolves fought back from a 12-point deficit at the end of the third quarter to take a 116-113 victory at home in Game 4.