Lakers Eliminated by Anthony Edwards, Wolves as NBA Fans Question LeBron, Luka Future

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.

Late in the second half, Dončić drove through the lane for a layup and took an awkward fall, coming up in visible pain. He exited the game and went to the locker room right before halftime.

Dončić was able to return in the second half, but still appeared to be in pain as he labored around the court.

Despite the apparent injury, Dončić was able to erase a 10-point halftime lead and keep his team in the game for most of the fourth quarter. Ultimately, Minnesota managed to pull away.

Dončić finished with 28 points and his co-star, LeBron James, had 22.

For the Timberwolves, it wasn't young star Anthony Edwards that carried them to the win, but rather their veteran big man. Rudy Gobert finished with an absurd 27 points and 24 rebounds as Edwards struggled with just 15 points.

With the Lakers' postseason in the books, fans questioned whether the pairing of Dončić and James will be able to find success in the future.

While it's only the first postseason for Dončić and James, it will likely be one of just a few as the 40-year-old James nears the end of his career. With a long offseason ahead, Los Angeles will look to put together the right roster built around Dončić and James that can win now before James calls it a career.