Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Preseason
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 24 | 28 | 36 | 26 | 114 |
LAL | 27 | 16 | 21 | 35 | 99 |
99
0-3
Game Leaders
Team Stats
44% (42-95)
Field Goal %
34% (33-97)
31% (10-32)
Three Point %
22% (11-49)
77% (20-26)
Free Throw %
73% (22-30)
16
Turnovers
18
59
Rebounds
54
26
Largest Lead
9
Game Information
Las Vegas, NV
ESPN
Referee:Tre Maddox
Referee:Andy Nagy
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 42-95 | 33-97 |
| Field Goal % | 44 | 34 |
| 3PT | 10-32 | 11-49 |
| Three Point % | 31 | 22 |
| FT | 20-26 | 22-30 |
| Free Throw % | 77 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 59 | 54 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 15 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 50 | 39 |
| Assists | 29 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 6 | 8 |
| Total Turnovers | 16 | 18 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 21 | 23 |
| Fast Break Points | 25 | 13 |
| Points in Paint | 62 | 34 |
| Fouls | 31 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 26 | 9 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| 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 |
| 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 |
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