The Los Angeles Lakers are one loss away from being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series but will have a chance to extend it in Game 5.

Here's what's next for the Lakers and the steps they can take toward building a title contender for the upcoming season.

The Lakers are down 3-1 in the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are being led by Anthony Edwards.