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 | 49 | 15 | .766 | - | W4 |
| Minnesota | 39 | 23 | .629 | 9 | W4 |
| Denver | 38 | 24 | .613 | 10 | W1 |
| Portland | 30 | 33 | .476 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 18 | 44 | .290 | 30 | L7 |
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 37 | 24 | .607 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 35 | 26 | .574 | 2 | W2 |
| Golden State | 31 | 30 | .508 | 6 | L2 |
| LA Clippers | 30 | 31 | .492 | 7 | W3 |
| Sacramento | 14 | 49 | .222 | 24 | L2 |
NBA News
Utah faces Washington, seeks to end 7-game skid
Utah Jazz (18-44, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (16-45, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
2h
Mike Brown points out that SGA is a tough cover
Mike Brown discusses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander selling contact to the referees.
3h
Leonard scores 29 as the Clippers beat the Pacers 130-107 for a third straight win
— Kawhi Leonard scored 29 points, Bennedict Mathurin scored 23 on 8-for-11-shooting, and the Los Angeles Clippers won their third in a row, 130-107 over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.
3h
