Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
2-5, 1-3 Away
120
2-5, 1-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAL | 32 | 34 | 28 | 26 | 120 |
MIN | 36 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 124 |
3-4, 3-1 Home
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3-4, 3-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
47% (49-104)
Field Goal %
43% (42-98)
36% (12-33)
Three Point %
48% (14-29)
67% (10-15)
Free Throw %
87% (26-30)
18
Turnovers
15
61
Rebounds
59
5
Largest Lead
10
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
NBA TVFxNoTWC SN
Referee:Mark Lindsay
Referee:Tom Washington
Referee:Aaron Smith
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 49-104 | 42-98 |
| Field Goal % | 47 | 43 |
| 3PT | 12-33 | 14-29 |
| Three Point % | 36 | 48 |
| FT | 10-15 | 26-30 |
| Free Throw % | 67 | 87 |
| Rebounds | 61 | 59 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17 | 20 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 31 | 31 |
| Assists | 24 | 26 |
| Steals | 8 | 11 |
| Blocks | 8 | 12 |
| Total Turnovers | 18 | 15 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 20 |
| Fast Break Points | 15 | 21 |
| Points in Paint | 66 | 48 |
| Fouls | 24 | 14 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 2 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 5 | 10 |
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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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