Rudy Gobert dominates small-ball Lakers and the Timberwolves advance with a 103-96 win in Game 5
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left grabs a rebound next to Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walks off the court after an injury during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5), center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) defend during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Minnesota Timberwolves co-owner Alex Rodriguez yells to center Rudy Gobert after he scored during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) walks off the court after an injury during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith defends during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during the second half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)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 Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left grabs a rebound next to Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)