Magic Johnson congratulated the Minnesota Timberwolves for beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

Magic Johnson didn’t hold back after watching his beloved Los Angeles Lakers crash out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs in five games to the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. With expectations sky-high following the addition of Luka Doncic and a resurgent LeBron James, the Lakers were expected to contend for the title.

James and Doncic each had solid offensive nights, scoring over 20 points apiece—but the Lakers' offense wasn't what cost them the game, according to franchise great Magic Johnson. Johnson was likely watching the tense game come down to the wire in the fourth quarter just like every other NBA fan,