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 St. Louis Blues coach wasn't dwelling on their 5-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 of the Western Conference First Round at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday. The Blues have accomplished too much since coming out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break to doubt their comeback abilities.