Not only did the Timberwolves upset the third-seeded Lakers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, they did so handily. Minnesota downed Los Angeles in just five games, beating the Lakers twice on their home floor.

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.

Lakers coach JJ Redick said James’ hip injury typically has a recovery period of 1-2 weeks. James scored 38 points in the Game 3 road loss to the Timberwolves on April 25, exactly two weeks after suffering the injury. He was also sidelined for two weeks from early to mid-March because of a strained left groin.