The Los Angeles Lakers' postseason that started with so much promise is over after just five games. The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-96 on Wednesday as star Luka Dončić fought through an apparent injury but didn't have enough to will his team to victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs as Anthony Edwards looked as dominant as ever.

Rudy Gobert delivered a dominant performance with 27 points and 24 rebounds, exploiting the Lakers' lack of interior defense, while Julius Randle added 23 points. After the game, Edwards posted a reel on Instagram featuring clips of the 23-year-old superstar taunting Lakers fans and analysts for doubting the Timberwolves' chances of winning the series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory in Game 5, clinching the series 4-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 50 points for the Lakers, who were outscored in the fourth quarter and struggled to contain Minnesota's size and rebounding.

Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role in the Minnesota Timberwolves' victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Playoffs. Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving weighed in on the performance of the young guard.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on. With a 103-96 win in Game 5 over the Lakers, they’ve clinched their spot in the Western Conference semifinals and sent a message in the process, per SI. This isn’t just a fun,