Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
Series tied 1-1
50-32, 19-22 Away
91
50-32, 19-22 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAL | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 91 |
MIN | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 119 |
51-31, 33-8 Home
119
51-31, 33-8 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
36% (33-91)
Field Goal %
56% (40-72)
28% (7-25)
Three Point %
50% (7-14)
82% (18-22)
Free Throw %
86% (32-37)
24
Turnovers
28
42
Rebounds
57
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Jack Nies
Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:Tom Washington
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 33-91 | 40-72 |
| Field Goal % | 36 | 56 |
| 3PT | 7-25 | 7-14 |
| Three Point % | 28 | 50 |
| FT | 18-22 | 32-37 |
| Free Throw % | 82 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 57 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 13 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 22 | 43 |
| Assists | 23 | 26 |
| Steals | 7 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Total Turnovers | 24 | 28 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 21 | 15 |
| Fast Break Points | 3 | 8 |
| Points in Paint | -1 | -1 |
| Fouls | 31 | 25 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| 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 |
| 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 |
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