Paul Pierce issued a public apology to Anthony Edwards after the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers in five games: “You one of them one ones.”

The Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers from the NBA Playoffs with a 103-96 victory in Game 5, clinching the series 4-1. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 50 points for the Lakers, who were outscored in the fourth quarter and struggled to contain Minnesota's size and rebounding.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been chirping since eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs on Wednesday night. More Los Angeles Lakers News: Lakers HC JJ Redick Gives One Word Answer About Game 5 Lineup Plan Three-time All-Star Minnesota shooting guard Anthony Edwards mocked the internet's frequent "Lakers in 5" proclamations,