A significant moment occurred with just over 30 seconds remaining when Luka Doncic appeared to be tripped by Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels while advancing the ball. The officials did not call a foul,

The Ringer's Zach Lowe did not hold back in his criticism of Doncic after the Lakers fell into a 3-1 series hole against the Timberwolves.

Luka Doncic scored well with 38 points on 13/28 shooting, but he only had two assists and one rebound, and his defense wasn't great either. Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was hunting for Doncic on switches often and that led to 43 points for Edwards. But some are using this performance as a reason why the Mavericks were correct to trade Doncic.