Minnesota Timberwolves avança para as semifinais depois de derrotar Los Angeles Lakers no jogo 5. Minnesota Timberwolves advance to semifinals after defeating Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5.

Os Minnesota Timberwolves avançaram para as semifinais da Conferência Oeste depois de derrotar os Los Angeles Lakers 103-96 no quinto jogo, terminando a série 4-1. The Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 103-96 in Game 5, finishing the series 4-1. O Centro Rudy Gobert liderou os Timberwolves com 27 pontos e 24 rebotes, estabelecendo um novo recorde de franquia pós-temporada. Center Rudy Gobert led the Timberwolves with a career-high 27 points and 24 rebounds, setting a new franchise postseason record. Os Timberwolves enfrentarão os Houston Rockets ou os Golden State Warriors na próxima rodada. The Timberwolves will face either the Houston Rockets or the Golden State Warriors in the next round. A temporada dos Lakers terminou na primeira rodada pelo segundo ano consecutivo. The Lakers' season ended in the first round for the second consecutive year.