The Minnesota Timberwolves outscored the Los Angeles Lakers 32-19 in the fourth quarter, including a decisive 19-9 run in the final 5:06, to secure a 3-1 series lead. This marked a significant missed opportunity for the Lakers, who lost a 10-point first-quarter lead and entered halftime trailing by four. Coach JJ Redick made his first major lineup adjustment by benching Jaxson Hayes and starting Dorian Finney-Smith in the third quarter.

This change sparked a 14-0 run to start the second half, leading to a 36-23 quarter. However, Redick kept the same lineup for all 24 minutes of the second half. Anthony Edwards delivered 24 of his 43 points after halftime, overshadowing LeBron James's outstanding performance of 27 points, 12 rebounds, 8 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks.

Luka Doncic rebounded with 38 points after a stomach bug affected his Game 3, but he had four turnovers, and James committed three, including one while inbounding to Doncic when trailing by one with 10.7 seconds left. Rui Hachimura had his best series game with 23 points and five rebounds, while Austin Reaves scored 17 in the second half after a scoreless first, though his potential tying three-pointer missed at the buzzer.