The Minnesota Timberwolves are ready to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers to open a high-voltage Game 3 of the Western Conference first-round series on April 25, 2025, at 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT. The series is tied at one game each.
Minnesota averages 44.3 rebounds per game, which places them in eighth place in the Western Conference, and they have a 33-19 conference record. Rudy Gobert pulls down 10.9 rebounds a game, which ranks him first on the team.
In contrast, the Lakers have a 36-16 record compared to opponents in the Western Conference. They have, however, performed poorly in close games, losing 4-6 in contests that were decided by less than four points.
The Timberwolves score 114.3 points every game on offense, which is marginally more than the Lakers' 112.2 points per game. Los Angeles makes 13.3 three-pointers on average per game, which is 0.6 more than Minnesota usually gives up.
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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers: Date and tip-off time
The Minnesota Timberwolves will meet the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA game on April 25, 2025, at 9:30 pm ET/6:30 pm PT, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Date | April 25, 2025 |
Tip-off Time | 9:30 pm ET/6:30 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: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo, SlingTV
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Minnesota Timberwolves team news
Anthony Edwards averages 27.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 5.7 rebounds per game.
Julius Randle has scored 19.2 points, pulled down 7 rebounds, and provided 5 assists in the last 10 games.
Minnesota Timberwolves injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
PG, Rob Dillingham | Ankle injury | Day to-Day |
Los Angeles Lakers team news
LeBron James, 25, is scoring 24.4 points, pulling down 7.8 rebounds, and dishing out 8.2 assists a game for the Lakers.
Luka Doncic has been posting 27.9 points, 5.6 assists, and 6.6 rebounds in his last ten games.
Los Angeles Lakers injuries
Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
PF, Maxi Kleber | Foot injury | Day to-Day |
Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers head-to-head record
The Timberwolves and Lakers' forthcoming Game 3 is expected to be fiercely contested based on the past five head-to-head meetings. Three of the previous five matchups have been won by Minnesota, including their outstanding performance in December when they limited the Lakers to less than 90 points in both games. The Lakers have recently recovered, though, winning two of their previous three games, including a resolute 94-85 triumph on April 23 to tie the series. The Lakers flourish when they can set the pace and achieve balanced scoring, while the Timberwolves usually dominate the game when the defense performs well. Game 3 may depend on whether Minnesota's defense can stop LeBron James and the Lakers' shooters, or if Los Angeles can duplicate their recent defensive performance and frustrate Anthony Edwards and company once more. The series is tied 1-1, and momentum is swinging.
Date | Results |
|---|---|
Apr 23, 2025 | Lakers 94-85 Timberwolves |
Apr 20, 2025 | Timberwolves 117-95 Lakers |
Feb 28, 2025 | Lakers 111-102 Timberwolves |
Dec 14, 2024 | Timberwolves 97-87 Lakers |
Dec 03, 2024 | Timberwolves 109-80 Lakers |