Amid the ongoing series, D'Angelo Russell—who has ties to both franchises—has stirred controversy with his latest comments. Russell, who played for the Lakers during two separate stints and spent significant time with the Timberwolves before being dealt back to Los Angeles, recently revealed his pick to win the series: the Timberwolves.

The Lakers are one game away from being on the wrong end of "To Live and Die in L.A." Which players could be playing their final games in purple and gold?