Timberwolves finish off Lakers to win first-round series

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA by annihilating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, sending them packing early with a dominant 103-96 win. Center Rudy Gobert was the catalyst, recording 27 points and 24 rebounds as the Lakers were eliminated for the second straight first-round exit. The Wolves advance to face either the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.