The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 103-96, in Game 5 of the First Round series to win 4-1. The Minnesota Timberwolves win the series 4-1 and advance to the Conference Semifinals for the second straight year. It's the first time in franchise history the Wolves have advanced past the first round of the playoffs in back-to-back years and the third time overall. The Timberwolves will face the winner of the Golden State Warriors-Houston Rockets series in the Conf. Semifinals.
