“Remember that MJ won the defense player of the year”

Known LeBron James Skip Bayless critic released more tirada on the Lakers star after their defeat of 116-113 Game 4 on Sunday at Minnesota Timberwolves, which is a loss that put them in a 3-1 hole.

Throughout the game, Bayless aimed at James on the Social Media because the Lakers broke the double-digit leadership and in the fourth quarter they surpassed 32-19, while Minnesota leaned against it Anthony Edwards‘Heroism in a late game.

“Noooooo Waaaaaaayyyyy. Lakers just blowing the lead in the fourth quarter of 10 points, while LeBron in the fourth and Austin Reaves missed 3 from the corner (Far Rome) on the buzz,” Bayless.

As the action took place, Bayless also criticized James’s defense influence, publication:

“Remember, Michael Jordan won the Defense player of the year.”

James ended up with a defensive rating of 125.0 in game 4, while the Lakers as a whole published a grade of 126.1, struggling especially to protect the color in which they surpassed 48-30. Starting with the great man Jaxson Hayes recorded only 4:21 playing times.

Luka Doncic The Lakers followed with 38 points in the shooting of 13-Z-28, and James contributed to a well-rounded statue line of 27 points, 12 rebounds, eight assists, three stolen balls and three blocks.

The production of a bench in Minnesota was also a key factor, surpassing LI 25-6 reserves.

Despite the collapse in the fourth quarter, James still runs all players in the 2025 playoffs in the supplies-combed thefts and blockades-SA 17.

Magic Johnson calls into question the Lakers strategy that may have led to LeBron James not left out of results in 4q

Lakers legend Magic Johnson also weighed after losing, causing concern about the choice of team that LeBron James and Luka Doncic play the whole second half.

James recorded 46:14 time to play, while Doncic found out 45:49. They helped LA in the third quarter, surpassing Timberwolves 36-23, but faded down the section while Minnesota dominated the fourth.

“I don’t know if it’s wise to play Lebron and Luke all the second half after they had only one day of rest between the games of 3 and 4,” Johnson posted on X. “When we needed Lebron to take over in the fourth quarter, he couldn’t – he scored 0 points in the fourth.”

LeBron James almost set up a 3-champion who deals with the sound of a 3-chamber for Austin Reaves, but Reaves missed a shot from the corner.

Game 5 will move to La, overturning on Wednesday at 10:00 pm.