Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, who was acquired by the Lakers at the trade deadline before the deal was rescinded over a failed physical, took to social media and posted the infamous "funeral" meme after the Lakers' 103-96 loss: Williams also tweeted a smiley face, making it clear he was pleased with Wednesday's result:

Remember that Mark Williams trade that was going to send the center from the Charlotte Hornets to the Los Angeles Lakers? And how the trade was rescinded due to some stuff the Lakers didn't like from his physical?

Although LeBron James and Luka Dončić were viewed as the go-to guys who needed to largely carry the Lakers come playoff time, Reaves was one of three players on the roster who averaged over 20 points per game this season, so his contributions were needed as well.

Ric Bucher discusses who is to blame for the Los Angeles Lakers' Round 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves between Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, JJ Redick or others.