The Los Angeles Lakers didn't get to hang a banner this year despite their blockbuster offseason acquisition of Luka Doncic, losing a five-game series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the very first round of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick conducted his end-of-the-season press conference with local reporters on Thursday after his team was eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs on Wednesday.

The Los Angeles Lakers had a prime opportunity on their home floor to force a Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but instead played one of their most sluggish games of the series and were eliminated in a gentleman’s sweep.