The Los Angeles Lakers continue their first-round matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, looking to tie the series up at two games apiece.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers badly needed a win on Sunday afternoon on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Heading into Game 5 of their playoff series, the Lakers were trailing 2-1. When all was said and done, Los Angeles lost by a final score of 116-113 and the Timberwolves have now taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

The Los Angeles Lakers face an uphill climb after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday to fall into a 3-1 hole in the opening round NBA playoff series, but one Lakers player is looking to LeBron James' past for inspiration.