The Los Angeles Lakers' postseason that started with so much promise is over after just five games. The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 on Wednesday as star Luka Dončić fought through an apparent injury but didn't have enough to will his team to victory.

Although NBA executives want LeBron James to remain their standard-bearer, Anthony Edwards is poised to take this position with or without their approval.

ESPN announced the broadcast peaked with 10,274,000 viewers by game’s end. That’s 32% better than last year’s Clippers-Mavericks game played in the same slot. That contest, too, featured Doncic, as well as Kyrie Irving and Paul George.