Magic Johnson Reveals 3 Key Factors Behind Lakers' Defeat

The Lakers were expected to usher in a new era with stars Luka Doncic and LeBron James during the 2025 Playoffs, but they faced an unexpected disaster. Instead of advancing, the higher-seeded team fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. Magic Johnson pinpointed their defensive failings and size disadvantage post-game, commending the Timberwolves for their dominance in the paint. Despite decent performances from the Lakers, including LeBron’s 22 and Luka’s 28 points, it wasn’t sufficient to keep their playoff hopes alive.