How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will clash in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena, with the Lakers now facing early pressure to level the series.

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Date and tip-off time

The Lakers and the Timberwolves will go head-to-head in a highly anticipated NBA game on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves on TV & stream live online

Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Lakers and the Timberwolves live on:

• National TV: TNT
• Streaming service: Sling

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Los Angeles Lakers team news & key performers

Maxi Kleber has yet to suit up for the Lakers due to a lingering foot injury, though he's expected to make a return at some point this postseason. Meanwhile, Jarred Vanderbilt made his return in Game 1 and could earn a starting nod after Jaxson Hayes delivered a disappointing performance off the bench.

PG: Doncic | SG: Reaves | SF: Hachimura | PF: James | C: Vanderbilt

Minnesota Timberwolves team news & key performers

Minnesota's injury report is light heading into Wednesday’s tilt, with only Rob Dillingham listed as questionable. The 20-year-old guard has missed two straight games due to an ankle issue.

Julius Randle, facing the team that gave him his NBA start in 2014, put up 16 points, five rebounds, and five assists in the opener. He’ll look to make a bigger impact in Game 2 as the Lakers try to turn the tide.

PG: Conley | SG: Edwards | SG/SF: McDaniels | SF: Randle | PF/C: Gobert

Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head-to-Head Record