The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers to start a thrilling NBA battle on December 02, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT.
The Los Angeles Lakers have a record of 12-8 overall and 5-5 on the road. The Minnesota Timberwolves have a record of 9-10 overall and 6-4 at home.
The Timberwolves score 111.2 points per game, while the Lakers score 114 points per game, which is a bit more.
Minnesota beats Los Angeles slightly in terms of rebounds, with 41.7 per game in contrast to 40.6 per game for Los Angeles.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers: Date and tip-off time
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an electrifying NBA action on December 02, 2024, at 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT, at Target Center, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
| Date | December 02, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 8:00 pm ET/5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Target Center |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
How to watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers live on:
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Minnesota Timberwolves team news
Anthony Edwards averages 27.7 points per game for the Timberwolves, shooting 45.3 percent from the field and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line.
Rudy Gobert is a significant paint presence with 11.2 rebounds each game, which involves 3.4 offensively and 7.7 defensively.
Mike Conley runs the offense proficiently in 26 minutes with 4.6 assists and 1.4 turnovers.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Joe Ingles | Soleus injury | Day-to-Day |
Los Angeles Lakers team news
Anthony Davis is a dominant figure for the Lakers, scoring 28.6 points and 11.5 rebounds on 55.2% shooting.
LeBron James has 9.4 assists each game over 35.2 minutes, but his 4.0 turnovers show the downside of his heavy use.
Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PG, D'Angelo Russell | Illness | Out |
| PF, Jarred Vanderbilt | Foot injury | Out |
Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers head-to-head record
The Timberwolves and the Lakers have split their last five meetings, with each team coming out on top. The Timberwolves have a slight 3-2 lead due to a big 124-107 win on the 5th of October 2024, in the preseason and an important 127-117 win at the end of last season.
On the other hand, the Lakers won the most recent game on the 23rd of October 2024, with a strong 110–103 showing that they can close games well. Minnesota's success depends a lot on its defense and ability to get back balls.
The Lakers, on the other hand, depend on Anthony Davis along with LeBron James to score a lot of points. Given how close the margins were in their last few games and how they are performing now, this matchup is going to be another fierce fight, with big performances from leaders and key players possibly deciding the winner.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | Lakers 110-103 Timberwolves |
| Oct 05, 2024 | Timberwolves 124-107 Lakers |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Timberwolves 127-117 Lakers |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Lakers 120-109 Timberwolves |
| Dec 31, 2023 | Timberwolves 108-106 Lakers |