The Los Angeles Lakers faced elimination on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The scene shifted to Crypto.com Arena, but the momentum remained with the young and ravenous Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Lakers as the series shifts back to L.A. for Game 5. It's win or go home for the Lakers.

The Rockets took care of business first, defeating the Golden State Warriors 131-116 to force a Game 6. Houston jumped out to a 40-26 lead after the first quarter and held on for the crucial victory,