You can't expect to make mistakes and avoid punishment in the playoffs. The Lakers just learned that when Luka Dončić tried to pass a rebound to Austin Reaves that smacked him in the face. Anthony Edwards grabbed the loose ball and, well, is what happened next...

The Lakers struggled to stop Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert all night as he easily posted up and boxed out players including Doncic and Rui Hachimura en route to the Wolves' 10-point halftime lead in Los Angeles. Related: Charles Barkley Reveals Nine-Word Phrase That Caused Julius Erving to Fight Larry Bird

The Los Angeles Lakers faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first round series, an elimination game for LeBron James and company. Los Angeles entered the game down 3-1 in the first-round series, attempting to extend the matchup. Game 5 was played in Los Angeles, giving the Lakers a leg up to push the series to another game.