After totaling 14 points and 25 rebounds through the first four games, Gobert destroyed the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-15 shooting and 24 rebounds in the clincher. He became the fifth player in the past 20 seasons to post a 25-20 line in a closeout game, joining Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk Nowitzki and Shaquille O'Neal.

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We're barreling toward the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. Six teams have already been eliminated, including one of the league's marquee franchises. The Los Angeles Lakers entered their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a minus-196 favorite ("or 66.

The NBA Finals will broadcast on ABC. ABC is available on many streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can also catch NBA Finals games with an over-the-air antenna that has access to a local broadcasting station.

The LA Clippers face off with the Denver Nuggets tonight in this NBA Western Conference first-round playoff series.