Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
West 1st Round - Game 5 • MIN wins series 4-1
49-33, 24-17 Away
103
49-33, 24-17 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIN | 31 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 103 |
LAL | 22 | 27 | 31 | 16 | 96 |
50-32, 31-10 Home
96
50-32, 31-10 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:James Williams
Referee:John Goble
Referee:Ray Acosta
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 45 | 15 | .750 | - | L1 |
| Denver | 37 | 22 | .627 | 7.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 23 | .610 | 8.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 28 | 31 | .475 | 16.5 | L1 |
| Utah | 18 | 40 | .310 | 26 | L3 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 34 | 23 | .596 | - | L2 |
| Phoenix | 33 | 26 | .559 | 2 | L2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 28 | .525 | 4 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 27 | 30 | .474 | 7 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 13 | 47 | .217 | 22.5 | L1 |
NBA News
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cleared to return for Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed the Thunder's past nine games because of an abdominal strain, will be available Friday against the Nuggets.
5h
Chris Bosh opens up after health scare
Chris Bosh shares the details of a recent health scare that resulted in him waking up covered in his own blood.
6h
NBA fines Timberwolves' Edwards, Magic's Bane for ball heaves
The NBA fined Anthony Edwards and Desmond Bane $25,000 each for throwing the ball into the stands in recent games.
7h
