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.

Oklahoma City swept Memphis and hasn't played since Game 4 of that series on April 26. Denver had to go the distance against the Los Angeles Clippers and enters this series with just one day of rest after its 120-101 victory in Game 7 at home on Saturday night.