Who’s playing
Los Angeles @Minnesota
Current records: Los Angeles 38-38; Minnesota 39-38
What to know
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the wrong side of a one-sided rivalry with the Minnesota Timberwolves and are hoping to record their first win since January 2 of last year. The Lakers head out for the second game in a row when they head to Target Center at 8 p.m. ET on Friday. Averaging 116.57 points per game, they have been sleeping on the defensive side of the ball and need to wake up for the game.
Los Angeles walked past the Chicago Bulls with points to spare on Wednesday and won the game 121-110. Center Anthony Davis played a great game for Los Angeles as he dropped a double-double to 38 points and ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, Minnesota fell short to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, falling 107-100. A silver lining for Minnesota was the play of shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who had 31 points and six assists.
The Los Angeles win put them up 38-38, while the Timberwolves’ loss dropped them to 39-38. The Lakers are 19-18 on wins this year, and Minnesota is 18-19 on losses.
How to watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Target Center — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: NBA TV
- Stream online: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- To follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket costs: $118.00
Chances
According to the latest NBA rankings, the Timberwolves are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lakers.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the gambling community on this point as the game started with a 1 point spread and stayed there.
More than/less than: -110
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Series history
Minnesota has won 16 of their last 25 games against Los Angeles.
- March 03, 2023 – Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 102
- October 28, 2022 – Minnesota 111; Los Angeles 102
- March 16, 2022 – Minnesota 124 vs. Los Angeles 104
- 02 Jan. 2022 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Minnesota 103
- December 17, 2021 – Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 92
- 12 Nov. 2021 – Minnesota 107 vs. Los Angeles 83
- March 16, 2021 – Los Angeles 137 vs. Minnesota 121
- February 16, 2021 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Minnesota 104
- December 27, 2020 – Los Angeles 127 vs. Minnesota 91
- December 08, 2019 – Los Angeles 142 vs. Minnesota 125
- 24 Jan. 2019 – Minnesota 120 vs. Los Angeles 105
- 06 Jan. 2019 – Minnesota 108 vs. Los Angeles 86
- November 07, 2018 – Los Angeles 114 vs. Minnesota 110
- October 29, 2018 – Minnesota 124; Los Angeles 120
- April 06, 2018 – Minnesota 113 vs. Los Angeles 96
- February 15, 2018 – Minnesota 119 vs. Los Angeles 111
- January 1, 2018 – Minnesota 114 vs. Los Angeles 96
- December 25, 2017 – Minnesota 121 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Apr 09, 2017 – Los Angeles 110 vs. Minnesota 109
- March 30, 2017 – Minnesota 119 vs. Los Angeles 104
- March 24, 2017 – Los Angeles 130 vs. Minnesota 119
- Nov 13, 2016 – Minnesota 125 vs. Los Angeles 99
- February 02, 2016 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Minnesota 115
- December 09, 2015 – Minnesota 123 vs. Los Angeles 122
- October 28, 2015 – Minnesota 112; Los Angeles 111