Minnesota advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 win over Los Angeles on Wednesday night that eliminated LeBron James and Luka Doncic from their first postseason together.
Month: May 2025
Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss
As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer’s table for a whistle in the Knicks’ 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.
Haliburton, Pacers stun Bucks in OT to advance
Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and a 4-1 series win in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday night.
NBA playoffs: Rudy Gobert passes Lamar Odom in blocks and Willis Reed in rebounds
Jorge Sierra: Rudy Gobert passed Lamar Odom in blocks for No. 61 in NBA playoffs history. He also moved ahead of Willis Reed in rebounds for No. 78 all-time.
Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Career-high in scoring for Rudy Gobert in the playoffs. – 12:30 AM Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has a new playoff career-high with 25 points and counting in Game 5 vs. the Lakers. – 12:29 AM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Vando really hurt Lakers offense now that the Wolves aren’t doing the favor of doubling on pick and rolls involving him. Gobert has walled off the rim and Vando only has a travel to show for him helping off him. – 12:21
Source: Bluesky What’s the buzz on Twitter? Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Career-high in scoring for Rudy Gobert in the playoffs. – 12:30 AM Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has a new playoff career-high with 25 points and counting in Game 5 vs. the Lakers. – 12:29 AM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Vando really hurt Lakers offense now that the Wolves aren’t doing the favor of doubling on pick and rolls involving him. Gobert has walled off the rim and Vando only has a travel to show for him helping off him. – 12:21
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Timberwolves eliminate Lakers from playoffs with 103-96 win in Game 5
Tthe Minnesota Timberwolves advanced in the NBA playoffs with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Thompson's steals reward Rockets in Game 5 rout
Amen Thompson notched five steals in the first half to establish a tone of tenacity on defense that galvanized the Rockets in 131-116 romp that forced Game 6 against the Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.