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by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at Crypto.com Arena, in what should be an intriguing early-season clash between two Western Conference teams moving in opposite directions. The Timberwolves come into the contest unbeaten after edging the Portland Trail Blazers by four points in their opener, while the Lakers are still searching for their first win of the campaign after falling 119-109 to the Golden State Warriors earlier in the week.
The pressure is already on Los Angeles to deliver a response at home, especially after struggling on both ends of the court in their first two games. While Luka Doncic was brilliant against Golden State, putting up impressive numbers and dictating the team's offensive flow, the rest of the Lakers' supporting cast failed to make much of an impact. Austin Reaves and D'Angelo Russell both struggled to find rhythm, and the bench unit contributed little scoring punch. To win against a disciplined and physical Minnesota side, the Lakers will need more balanced production across the lineup.
Minnesota, on the other hand, is showing early signs of chemistry and defensive cohesion. Rudy Gobert continues to anchor the paint effectively, providing the Timberwolves with elite rim protection and rebounding. His presence could neutralize much of the Lakers' interior offense, especially with LeBron James still sidelined due to injury.
Anthony Edwards, meanwhile, remains the heart of the Timberwolves' attack. His ability to score at all three levels and defend top perimeter threats makes him one of the most dangerous two-way players in the league. Expect him to be heavily involved both as a scorer and playmaker against the Lakers' backcourt.
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Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers Latest Matches
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Minnesota Timberwolves against Los Angeles Lakers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Minnesota Timberwolves - Los Angeles Lakers Key Points
- The Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Timberwolves are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in the Lakers' last 5 games
- The Over is 3-2 in the Timberwolves' last 5 games
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Our Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
The Timberwolves have the advantage of full health, with no players listed on the injury report. The Lakers, however, are missing key pieces—LeBron James and Maxi Kleber remain out—which severely limits their depth and experience. This puts even more pressure on Doncic to carry the load offensively, something he has proven capable of but cannot sustain without consistent help from his teammates.
If the Lakers can hit their outside shots and use their home-court energy to push the pace, they could keep the game close. Reaves and Russell must provide scoring support early to prevent Minnesota from dictating tempo. However, the Timberwolves' superior defense and physicality could once again expose the Lakers' weaknesses in rebounding and transition coverage.
Overall, Minnesota enters the game as the more complete and confident team. Unless the Lakers find a way to generate more offense beyond Doncic, the Timberwolves' defense—backed by Gobert's dominance inside and Edwards' explosiveness—might be too much to overcome. Expect a competitive first half, but the Timberwolves' depth and cohesion should help them remain unbeaten. Our prediction for LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Over 226.5 points.
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