The Lakers' weaknesses - no rim protection and lack of depth - were exposed in a five-game NBA playoffs series loss to the Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers exit the NBA play-offs at the first hurdle as the Minnesota Timberwolves complete a 4-1 series victory.

The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are being led by Anthony Edwards.

Ever since their tragic passing, Hall of Fame Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna have been commemorated in murals all across, not just greater Los Angeles, but the world at large.

Luka Dončić has stepped up to pay the entire expected cost of restoring a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown Los Angeles.