Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura defends during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves End Los Angeles Lakers' Season With Game 5 Win
Rudy Gobert had playoff career highs of 27 points and 24 rebounds, while Julius Randle added 23 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Anthony Edwards contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Timberwolves, who eliminated LeBron James and Luka Doncic by winning three straight games. This victory marks the first time in franchise history that Minnesota has won a playoff round in back-to-back seasons. They will next face the winner of the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors series, with Game 6 set for Friday and the Warriors leading 3-2.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after not getting a foul call in his favor during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defends during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, center, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent, left, and forward Dorian Finney-Smith during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, right, is hit in the face by Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic as he grabs a rebound during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, bottom center, goes down with an injury during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks over Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (17) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) defends during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
NBA 2024-25 Playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) reacts as he makes a 3-point basket during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles.
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