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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1
LeBron James had four-word message for Anthony Edwards after game
LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday, ending their season.
'Rudy was the dragon': Gobert, Julius Randle rewriting playoff narratives
The prevailing narrative was that Julius Randle is a disappointment in the playoffs. No matter how many Defensive Player of the Year Awards Rudy Gobert won, he remained constant target of criticism from most well-known NBA commentators.
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Rudy Gobert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Timberwolves coach gives Rudy Gobert his flowers after monster Game 5
On Wednesday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. The major
NBA News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / May 1
5 things that stood out from Timberwolves' 4-1 series win over Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves are officially off to the Western Conference semifinals following Wednesday night's 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 in the first round of the NBA playoffs, clinching a 4-1 series victory.
Metta World Peace News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Metta World Peace offers positive verdict on LA Lakers series elimination to the Minnesota Timberwolves, ‘I thought…’
Lakers fans might be disappointed with the way their team performed in the playoffs, but one NBA legend provided a more optimistic perspective. The Los Angeles Lakers‘ season came to an unceremonious end last night, as they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
NBA News / The Predictors / May 1
Timberwolves edge Lakers 103-96 to clinch series in Game 5
Ant-Man, Batman, Superman... Timberwolves in five. Rudy Gobert posted playoff career highs with 27 points and 24 rebounds, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 103-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night to close out their first-round series 4-1.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards compares Rudy Gobert to Game of Thrones dragon
On Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined elite company, making Anthony Edwards proud. The French big man posted 27 points and a playoff career-high 24 rebounds.
Chris Finch News / NBA Analysis Network / May 1
Chris Finch praises Minnesota Timberwolves star who faced ‘unfair criticisms’ after win vs LA Lakers, ‘he was outstanding’
The Minnesota Timberwolves have let everybody know that they are to be taken seriously in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. While eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games of their first-round series, the Minnesota Timberwolves stamped a resounding statement, showing they are just way too good to be considered as mere underdogs.
Minnesota Timberwolves News / Yardbarker / May 1
Rudy Gobert makes playoff history in series-clincher
Rudy Gobert was universally mocked a year ago when Luka Doncic danced all over him and sent the Timberwolves packing. A year later, the Frenchman has redeemed himself.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1
Timberwolves use their size to eliminate Lakers in Game 5
Anthony Edwards went 0-for-11 from three-point range, the Minnesota Timberwolves missed 40 threes and Jaden McDaniels fouled out in 18 minutes. But after another impressive fourth quarter, they eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers anyway.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / May 1
Watch: Lakers' JJ Redick storms out of pregame news conference
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick wanted his team to be "on edge" heading into Wednesday's elimination game. He gave his own edgy response when a reporter asked him a question he didn't like.
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