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.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

LeBron James had his 22nd NBA season come to an end Wednesday night with a Game 5 loss at home to the Timberwolves. Moments after the final whistle he had a powerful message for Anthony Edwards, whose stardom is only on the rise after another playoff series win.