As was the case in their Game 3 loss, they had a number of costly late miscues, and as a result, they now trail in the series three games to one. But unlike in Game 3, there were also a couple of controversial officiating decisions that went against the Lakers.

There are certain phrases that any lifelong basketball player will immediately understand and respect. These adages are usually applied on the pickup court, when referees aren't part of the equation, but NBA players occasionally invoke them when the situation dictates it.

After the Los Angeles Lakers fell into a 3-1 series hole against the Minnesota Timberwolves with Sunday's 116-113 loss in Game 4, star forward LeBron James expressed frustration about a pivotal moment.