US EditionRudy Gobert shuts down critics with two playoff career highs as Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Los Angeles Lakers
- On Wednesday, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 103-96 in Game 5 to clinch the first-round series 4-1 and advance in the NBA playoffs.
- The victory followed Minnesota's struggles with poor three-point shooting but was propelled by Rudy Gobert’s career playoff highs in points and rebounds.
- Gobert, a French center, scored 27 points, grabbed 24 rebounds, blocked two shots, and made 12 of 15 field goals while playing 39 minutes to dominate the paint.
- Timberwolves coach Chris Finch praised Gobert’s competitiveness, calling him 'a winner at the highest level,' while Gobert himself said, 'It's about winning a championship.'
- The Lakers’ elimination prompted LeBron James, who scored 22 points, to express uncertainty about his future as Minnesota prepares to face the winner of the Houston-Golden State series.
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Rudy Gobert shuts down critics with two playoff career highs as Minnesota Timberwolves eliminate Los Angeles Lakers
By Julia Andersen, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Gobert recorded two playoff career-highs to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 and advance to the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. Gobert – who had career postseason marks in scoring and rebounding – and the Timberwolves won 103-96 to clinch the first round series 4-1; it was their third straight win over the Lakers and means the Wolves have now won a playoff series in back…
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