Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
3-2, 2-0 Away
116
3-2, 2-0 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAL | 32 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 116 |
MIN | 34 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
2-3, 1-2 Home
115
2-3, 1-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
54% (45-83)
Field Goal %
50% (41-82)
35% (11-31)
Three Point %
50% (15-30)
68% (15-22)
Free Throw %
82% (18-22)
19
Turnovers
18
40
Rebounds
34
20
Largest Lead
9
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Derrick Collins
Referee:Phenizee Ransom
Referee:Tyler Ford
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 45-83 | 41-82 |
| Field Goal % | 54 | 50 |
| 3PT | 11-31 | 15-30 |
| Three Point % | 35 | 50 |
| FT | 15-22 | 18-22 |
| Free Throw % | 68 | 82 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 34 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 29 | 25 |
| Assists | 34 | 30 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 5 |
| Total Turnovers | 19 | 18 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 22 | 26 |
| Fast Break Points | 13 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 60 | 44 |
| Fouls | 22 | 23 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 20 | 9 |
LAL @ MIN Videos
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Game Highlights
Anthony Edwards trolls Jake LaRavia from the bench
Julius Randle amped up after go-ahead layup for Minnesota
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 18 | .780 | - | L2 |
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | 10 | W12 |
| Minnesota | 49 | 33 | .598 | 15 | W2 |
| Portland | 42 | 40 | .512 | 22 | W2 |
| Utah | 22 | 60 | .268 | 42 | L1 |
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