The Los Angeles Lakers face a do-or-die situation in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After two consecutive losses, the Lakers find themselves trailing 3-1 in the series. Key mistakes and questionable officiating have compounded their struggles, particularly in crunch time. LeBron James and Anthony Davis need to elevate their games, as the Timberwolves, led by Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards, enter the Crypto.com Arena with confidence. A win for L.A. sends the series back to Minnesota for Game 6.