LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now out of contention to win the NBA title, losing in the first round of the playoffs. The Lakers fell 4-1 in the first round series, having lost 103-96 in Game 5.

The Los Angeles Lakers had an early exit from the playoffs. losing in five games in the first round to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was good for the Lakers to reach the three-seed in the West after the shocking midseason trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic to LA.

Learn about LeBron James' unspoken feelings after the Lakers' loss and his comments on team dynamics and player positions.