The Minnesota Timberwolves surprised many by dominating the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series, achieving a gentlemen's sweep to advance. Center Rudy Gobert emerged as a key player, scoring a career-high 27 points and grabbing 24 rebounds in Game 5's 103-96 victory. LeBron James and Anthony Edwards showed mutual respect on the court, with Edwards shining throughout the series, especially in a Game 4 comeback where he scored 43 points. Now, at 40, LeBron faces pivotal decisions about his future, while the rising star Edwards, just 23, eagerly anticipates the next round against either the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets.