The Los Angeles Lakers won their first playoff series in eight years (2012).
The Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 120-131 in Game 5 and closed out the series (4-1).
LeBron James (36 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists) and Anthony Davis (43 points, nine rebounds) combined for 79 points for the winners.
On the other hand, CJ McCollum (36 points) and Carmelo Anthony (27 points) were the best players of the losing squad.
The Lakers will now face the winner of the series between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Houston leads 3-2.
