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.

After a week's wait, the Oklahoma City Thunder zeroed in on their Round 2 opponent. They will face off against the Denver Nuggets after surviving against the LA Clippers in a Game 7 win. The second-round series features the battle of the MVP finalists.