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Timberwolves repeatedly troll Lakers after Game 5 win

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The did not let up on the after eliminating them 4-1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Though they were underdogs coming into the series against the third-seeded Lakers, the sixth-seeded Timberwolves had zero fear, outscoring Los Angeles 127-85 over the course of the fourth quarters. This trend held up in Game 5’s 103-96 win — Los Angeles had closed to within one by the end of the third quarter, only to see Minnesota outscore it 22-16 in the fourth.

was the Wolves’ hero in Game 5, scoring 27 points and pulling down 24 rebounds in a strong performance in the paint. Anthony Edwards contributed 15 points and 11 rebounds. Notably, no Lakers player had more than seven rebounds.

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After the game, Timberwolves social media reminded the world that few outlets had believed in them heading into the series. According to ESPN BET, Los Angeles had the fourth-best odds to win the NBA Finals (+1300) while Minnesota was ninth (+4000). The victors started trolling the Lakers immediately afterward … and kept going, and going and going.

Here are some of the best trolls from the Timberwolves after their series-clinching Game 5 win.

hoLLLLyWood. pic.twitter.com/Hr72es7COX

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

5️⃣ pic.twitter.com/tC4TeHSK5E

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

we were told in 5. pic.twitter.com/mx4zXwW0ow

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

thank you, @Lakers pic.twitter.com/ah7ZPKqLRs

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

new mural dropped in LA. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/1SlKvbgrCJ

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

roll the credits… pic.twitter.com/XfbQdP7YGk

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

no more parties in LA. 🐺 pic.twitter.com/yuitVCzJPk

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

pic.twitter.com/SVSYp44Nsk

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

“I like Hollywood, I just like Minneapolis a little bit better.” – Prince

— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 1, 2025

Source: espn.com