As was the case in their Game 3 loss, they had a number of costly late miscues, and as a result, they now trail in the series three games to one. But unlike in Game 3, there were also a couple of controversial officiating decisions that went against the Lakers.

There are certain phrases that any lifelong basketball player will immediately understand and respect. These adages are usually applied on the pickup court, when referees aren't part of the equation, but NBA players occasionally invoke them when the situation dictates it.

What a difference a game makes. Towards the end of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Game 3 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Edwards and LeBron James interacted like old friends, sharing a few words and a laugh with each other despite the pressurized playoff environment they were both a part of. The tone was much different in Sunday's Game 4.