The Lakers' playoff journey concluded in Game 5 after losing 103-96 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Head coach J.J. Redick opted for a center-less lineup, which was effectively countered by Rudy Gobert's dominant play—he recorded 27 points, 24 rebounds, and two blocks. The Timberwolves capitalized on their size advantage, especially on offensive rebounds, leading to a significant second-chance points disparity. Redick highlighted the unmatched size of Gobert and the effectiveness of Minnesota's multi-player rebounding strategy, emphasizing the Lakers' struggles without a traditional center.
He's really big. I mean he's really big. It's one thing if he's the only one down there and it's another thing if he's there’s multiple crashers.
Gobert grabbed nine offensive rebounds, leading Minnesota to a 20-10 second-chance advantage, showcasing the size difference between the teams.
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