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.

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When the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their preseason in early October, it was against the Minnesota Timberwolves. When they started the regular season a few weeks later, their f