Gobert has found a kinship with Randle, who was a career 34-percent shooter in the playoffs in his career before emerging as the offensive stabilizer in his first season in Minnesota. Randle averaged 22.6 points per game in the series and shot 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from 3.

Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle both overcame some playoff demons in the Minnesota Timberwolves' sweep of the Lakers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by superstar guard Anthony Edwards, upset the Los Angeles Lakers in an intense yet swift five-game series. While it was Edwards leading the charge most of the way, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was the reason for the improbable Game 5 victory.