LeBron James and his spouse Savannah had a non-public second within the gamers’ tunnel after the Lakers’ season-ending loss to Timberwolves in Video games 5 of their first-round playoff sequence Wednesday evening.
The couple kissed and shared a quick exchanged, however it was unclear what was mentioned, as seen in a video posted to social media.
Savannah, who was ready for the NBA’s all-time main scorer close to the Lakers’ locker room at Crypto.com Area, was carrying a cap, ripped denims and a gray hoodie.
The underdog Timberwolves superior to the second spherical with a 103-96 victory Wednesday, whereas the Lakers misplaced within the first spherical for the second straight yr.
James had 22 factors, whereas All-Star level guard Luka Doncic — whom the Lakers acquired in a midseason blockbuster from Dallas for large man Anthony Davis — added 28 factors and 9 assists.
It wasn’t sufficient for Los Angeles to seize a win on their residence courtroom towards the sixth-seeded Wolves.
Timberwolves heart Rudy Gobert had playoff career-highs with 27 factors and 24 rebounds, scoring extra factors than he totaled within the first 4 video games of the first-round sequence.
Minnesota star level guard Anthony Edwards had a double-double and energy ahead Julius Randle added 23 factors.
James, 40, now enters one other offseason after a disappointing first-round exit from the playoffs — and can inevitably face questions on his taking part in future.
“Hhave a good offseason, I’ll see you when I see you,” James jokingly mentioned to his son, Lakers rookie Bronny James, after the loss.
The Timberwolves will face the winner of the Warriors-Rockets sequence within the Western Convention semifinals.
