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 | 35 | 7 | .833 | - | W5 |
| Denver | 28 | 13 | .683 | 6.5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 27 | 14 | .659 | 7.5 | W2 |
| Portland | 20 | 22 | .476 | 15 | W1 |
| Utah | 14 | 27 | .341 | 20.5 | L2 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 24 | 15 | .615 | - | L1 |
| Phoenix | 24 | 17 | .585 | 1 | L2 |
| Golden State | 23 | 19 | .548 | 2.5 | W2 |
| LA Clippers | 17 | 23 | .425 | 7.5 | W4 |
| Sacramento | 11 | 30 | .268 | 14 | W3 |
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