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NBA, round 0

Wed, Dec 16 at 8:30 pm
Wed, Dec 16 at 8:30 pm (Wednesday, December 16)Target CenterAll Evanston sports
Game preview12/16 - 9:30 PM ESTESPN · Spectrum Sports Net · Spectrum Sports Net +Play by play
Preview

Lakers at Timberwolves, Wednesday 8:30 pm

The Minnesota Timberwolves (9-4) host the Los Angeles Lakers (11-2) Wednesday at 8:30 pm at Target Center, on ESPN and Spectrum Sports Net.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Timberwolves a 58% chance to win.

The Timberwolves have won 4 of their last 5 and come in on a 4-game winning streak. The Lakers have won 5 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game winning streak. Season series: Series starts 12/16.

The Timberwolves list 2 players as out or doubtful, including Anthony Edwards (G). The Lakers list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Austin Reaves (G).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Evanston fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#77
LAL · PointsLuka Doncic G38.6
#77
LAL · AssistsLuka Doncic G7.6
#14
LAL · ReboundsWalker Kessler C10.8
#1
MIN · PointsLaMelo Ball G18.6
#1
MIN · AssistsLaMelo Ball G6.2
#27
MIN · ReboundsRudy Gobert C11.4
LakersTimberwolves
11-2Record9-4
WWWWWLast fiveWWWWL
42.3%ESPN win chance57.7%
Season series
Series starts 12/16

Lakers injuries

  • Adou Thiero FDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Collin Sexton GDay-To-Day, Head
  • Austin Reaves GOut, Heel

Timberwolves injuries

  • Jaylen Clark GDay-To-Day, Hamstring
  • Anthony Edwards GOut, Knee
  • Donte DiVincenzo GOut, Achilles

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

ESPNUnited States
Spectrum Sports NetUnited States
Spectrum Sports Net +United States
DAZN MINUnited States

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