The Los Angeles Lakers recently played a nail-biting Game 4 of their first-round playoff showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The match was filled with electrifying moments, highlighted by an intense confrontation between LeBron James and Rudy Gobert that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
With just 31.8 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Edwards made a free throw. Meanwhile, James was fiercely battling for position against Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert. James visibly frustrated him in a strategic attempt to prevent Gobert from securing the ball.
In a surprising turn of events, Gobert retaliated with a sharp elbow to the back of James’ head and neck. Following this intense moment, the two players were seen engaging in a fiery exchange, and recently, the exact phrases they uttered have surfaced on social media.
James to the ref: “EJECT HIM. HE JUST ELBOWED MY F*CKING HEAD”
Rudy: “SHUT UP SOFT A$$ MOTHERF*CKER”
James: “I WILL BEAT THE SH*T OUTTA YOU”
Funniest interaction of the night:
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) April 28, 2025
LeBron to the ref: “EJECT HIM. HE JUST ELBOWED MY F*CKING HEAD”
Rudy: “SHUT UP SOFT A$$ MOTHERF*CKER”
LeBron: "I WILL BEAT THE SH*T OUTTA YOU"
😂😂😂
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Gobert was hit with a flagrant foul, while Timberwolves’ head coach, Chris Finch, found himself on the receiving end of a technical foul after passionately contesting the decision.
LeBron James Fails To Score In Fourth Quarter
James delivered an exceptional performance through the first three quarters, racking up an impressive 27 points. However, the intensity shifted as he came up empty in the pivotal fourth quarter, leaving fans disheartened. This unexpected turn led to a surge of criticism across social media, with numerous platforms voicing their disappointment.
LeBron James in the 4th quarter;
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) April 27, 2025
🧱 0 PTS
🧱 1 TOV
🧱 0-2 FG pic.twitter.com/1fC9acT7CS
LeBron James first three quarters: 27 points
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 27, 2025
Fourth quarter: 0 points
Inexcusable. pic.twitter.com/spW2JqiSWw
James finished the game with 27 points, eight assists, and 12 rebounds. Star player Luka Doncic played for 46 minutes and scored 38 points, with two assists and one rebound. Rui Hachimura also made a significant impact, contributing 23 points, one assist, and five rebounds.
However, their efforts fell short against Anthony Edwards’ dominance. The Lakers lost the game with a final score of 113-116. They are now 1-3 in the series and will play Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena.
