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.

The Los Angeles Clippers will battle the Denver Nuggets in a huge Game 7 during the first round of the NBA playoffs. The winner will advance to the next round, while the loser will be sent home. I’ve added a same-game parlay (SGP) for tonight’s Game 7 and voiced my reasoning below.

The NBA Playoffs 2025 are heating up as the Eastern Conference semifinals are locked in, while the Western Conference still holds plenty of suspense and drama. Here’s how the road to the NBA Finals is unfolding.