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.

The Golden State Warriors are off to Round 2 of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs, and a new seven-game series awaits with Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.