It probably won't be the Los Angeles Lakers in five like ESPN's Shannon Sharpe predicted, but there will officially be a Game 5 between the Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves, who split the first two games of their Western Conference first-round playoff series this week.

With the series tied 1-1 and shifting to Minnesota, LeBron James will be asked to carry the load for Los Angeles — and we expect 'The King' to be more than up for the challenge.

The Lakers solved their defensive problems Tuesday night but they still are having problems with Minnesota's stingy defense.