The Timberwolves beat the Lakers 103-96 on Wednesday to finish off the series in five games, propelled by the best playoff game of Rudy Gobert's career. The four-time Defensive Player of the Year posted a playoff career-high 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting and 24 rebounds.

The field for the second round is beginning to take shape in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Eleven teams remain in the playoff bracket, and five teams -- the Thunder, Cavaliers, Pacers, Celtics and Timberwolves -- have already moved on.