Rudy Gobert's incredible performance led the Minnesota Timberwolves to knock the Los Angeles Lakers out of the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 victory, completing a 4-1 series win. Gobert contributed a remarkable 27 points and 24 rebounds, showcasing dominance that highlighted the Lakers' struggles, particularly after their key player Anthony Davis's departure. With the Lakers' lack of a solid defensive big-man after Davis's exit and failing to capitalize offensively, they faced early elimination for the second consecutive year. The Timberwolves now look ahead to the Western Conference semifinals, buoyed by team cohesion and experience.
Gobert stated, "We just have a bunch of guys that want to win... all the things we went through throughout the season prepared us for this moment."
After an impressive regular season, the Lakers faced disappointment again, as their failure to add a defensive big following Davis's exit proved detrimental against Gobert's dominance.
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