Rudy Gobert delivered a playoff masterclass with 27 points and 24 rebounds, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, sealing the series 4-1 and eliminating LeBron & Co. from the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
The French big man was unstoppable—shooting 12-of-15 from the field, adding 2 blocks, and anchoring the Wolves’ defense for over 38 minutes on the floor.
“It feels great,” Gobert said after the win. “We had a season with ups and downs. Coming here and playing like we did tonight means a lot.”
Now heading to the Western Conference Semifinals, Gobert praised his team’s chemistry and resilience:
“We just have a bunch of guys that want to win… and we love each other.”
As the Wolves advance, Lakers fans are left stunned, and so is Luka Doncic, whose playoff run also ends after the brutal elimination.
