Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has issued a stern warning to his teammates after their 116-104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their playoff series. The Timberwolves now lead the series 2-1, and James emphasized that there’s no room for error in the postseason.
“In the postseason, there is no room for error,” James said, stressing the importance of turning things around quickly. He attributed the loss to unforced errors, specifically highlighting the 19 turnovers committed by the Lakers, which led to 28 points for the Timberwolves.
James pointed out that the disparity in shots attempted (91 by the Timberwolves vs 78 by the Lakers) was a significant factor in the game’s outcome. Luka Doncic struggled with a stomach illness, vomiting throughout the day before the game and having a disrupted sleep pattern. Despite this, he scored 17 points, had 7 rebounds, and 8 assists.
Jaden McDaniels scored a playoff career-high 30 points, while Anthony Edwards added 29 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists.
The Lakers will look to even the series in Game 4, scheduled for Sunday at the Target Center in Minneapolis. James’ warning serves as a rallying cry for his teammates to step up their game and avoid an early playoff exit.
