Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves
6-5, 3-4 Away
99
6-5, 3-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LAL | 27 | 19 | 26 | 27 | 99 |
MIN | 36 | 33 | 18 | 38 | 125 |
3-6, 2-2 Home
125
3-6, 2-2 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
46% (33-71)
Field Goal %
53% (42-80)
33% (8-24)
Three Point %
48% (13-27)
83% (25-30)
Free Throw %
67% (28-42)
17
Turnovers
10
41
Rebounds
54
3
Largest Lead
26
Game Information
Minneapolis, MN
Referee:Courtney Kirkland
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Ben Taylor
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 33-71 | 42-80 |
| Field Goal % | 46 | 53 |
| 3PT | 8-24 | 13-27 |
| Three Point % | 33 | 48 |
| FT | 25-30 | 28-42 |
| Free Throw % | 83 | 67 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 54 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 5 | 9 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Assists | 16 | 28 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Total Turnovers | 17 | 10 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 21 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 21 | 19 |
| Points in Paint | 36 | 44 |
| Fouls | 31 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 3 | 26 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 52 | 29 | .642 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 44 | 37 | .543 | 8 | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 41 | 40 | .506 | 11 | L2 |
| Golden State | 37 | 44 | .457 | 15 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 59 | .272 | 30 | W1 |
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 64 | 17 | .790 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 53 | 28 | .654 | 11 | W11 |
| Minnesota | 48 | 33 | .593 | 16 | W1 |
| Portland | 41 | 40 | .506 | 23 | W1 |
| Utah | 22 | 59 | .272 | 42 | W1 |
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