After totaling 14 points and 25 rebounds through the first four games, Gobert destroyed the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-15 shooting and 24 rebounds in the clincher. He became the fifth player in the past 20 seasons to post a 25-20 line in a closeout game, joining Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki and Shaquille O'Neal.

It's No. 6 Minnesota against No. 7 Golden State in the Western Conference semifinals. Both were lower-seeded in their Round 1 matchups, and both won closeout games on the road to get to Round 2.