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A victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves would push them above even, but the Los Angeles Lakers are definitely not making it easy for them. Minnesota currently holds a 2 to nothing lead.

Shooting guard Anthony Edwards has led the way so far for the Timberwolves, as he has two points. Los Angeles hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to zero points or fewer.

this is the first time they have ever been down going into the first quarter

Who’s Playing

Minnesota @ Los Angeles

Current Records: Minnesota 32-32; Los Angeles 30-33

What to Know

This Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.52 points per matchup. They will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. ET Friday at Crypto.com Arena after having had a few days off. Minnesota is expected to win — but not by much — so they will need to come into the contest prepared for a fight.

The Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Tuesday. Minnesota’s small forward Jaden McDaniels filled up the stat sheet, picking up 20 points along with six rebounds.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Los Angeles beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday. The Lakers’ success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but shooting guard Austin Reaves led the charge as he had 19 points.

Their wins bumped Minnesota to 32-32 and Los Angeles to 30-33. We’ll see which team can carry over their success and which team inevitably falls when Minnesota and Los Angeles clash.

How To Watch

• When: Friday at 10:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Crypto.com Arena — Los Angeles, California
• TV: Bally Sports – North
• Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
• Follow: CBS Sports App
• Ticket Cost: $35.00

Odds

The Timberwolves are a slight 1-point favorite against the Lakers, according to the latest NBA odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Timberwolves as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Minnesota have won 15 out of their last 24 games against Los Angeles.

• Oct 28, 2022 – Minnesota 111 vs. Los Angeles 102
• Mar 16, 2022 – Minnesota 124 vs. Los Angeles 104
• Jan 02, 2022 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Minnesota 103
• Dec 17, 2021 – Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 92
• Nov 12, 2021 – Minnesota 107 vs. Los Angeles 83
• Mar 16, 2021 – Los Angeles 137 vs. Minnesota 121
• Feb 16, 2021 – Los Angeles 112 vs. Minnesota 104
• Dec 27, 2020 – Los Angeles 127 vs. Minnesota 91
• Dec 08, 2019 – Los Angeles 142 vs. Minnesota 125
• Jan 24, 2019 – Minnesota 120 vs. Los Angeles 105
• Jan 06, 2019 – Minnesota 108 vs. Los Angeles 86
• Nov 07, 2018 – Los Angeles 114 vs. Minnesota 110
• Oct 29, 2018 – Minnesota 124 vs. Los Angeles 120
• Apr 06, 2018 – Minnesota 113 vs. Los Angeles 96
• Feb 15, 2018 – Minnesota 119 vs. Los Angeles 111
• Jan 01, 2018 – Minnesota 114 vs. Los Angeles 96
• Dec 25, 2017 – Minnesota 121 vs. Los Angeles 104
• Apr 09, 2017 – Los Angeles 110 vs. Minnesota 109
• Mar 30, 2017 – Minnesota 119 vs. Los Angeles 104
• Mar 24, 2017 – Los Angeles 130 vs. Minnesota 119
• Nov 13, 2016 – Minnesota 125 vs. Los Angeles 99
• Feb 02, 2016 – Los Angeles 119 vs. Minnesota 115
• Dec 09, 2015 – Minnesota 123 vs. Los Angeles 122
• Oct 28, 2015 – Minnesota 112 vs. Los Angeles 111