Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 2 • Series tied 1-1
49-33, 24-17 Away
85
49-33, 24-17 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 15 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 85 |
LAL | 34 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 94 |
50-32, 31-10 Home
94
50-32, 31-10 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
38% (30-79)
Field Goal %
45% (34-75)
20% (5-25)
Three Point %
21% (6-29)
80% (20-25)
Free Throw %
100% (20-20)
13
Turnovers
14
34
Rebounds
41
2
Largest Lead
22
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
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Referee:James Capers
Referee:Ben Taylor
Referee:Justin Van Duyne
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 30-79 | 34-75 |
| Field Goal % | 38 | 45 |
| 3PT | 5-25 | 6-29 |
| Three Point % | 20 | 21 |
| FT | 20-25 | 20-20 |
| Free Throw % | 80 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 41 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 32 |
| Assists | 14 | 23 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Total Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 15 | 13 |
| Fast Break Points | 6 | 13 |
| Points in Paint | 46 | 46 |
| Fouls | 22 | 24 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 2 | 22 |
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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