Timberwolves vs Lakers: Game Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 at Target Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 8:00 PM CT.
The Timberwolves are coming off a 116-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Anthony Edwards led the way for Minnesota with 26 points, while D’Angelo Russell added 22 points and 8 assists. The Timberwolves are now 8-9 on the season and are in 10th place in the Western Conference.
The Lakers are coming off a 116-103 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday. LeBron James led the way for Los Angeles with 33 points, while Anthony Davis added 20 points and 15 rebounds. The Lakers are now 10-10 on the season and are in 9th place in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves and Lakers have split their two meetings this season. The Timberwolves won the first meeting 111-102 in Los Angeles on October 28th. The Lakers won the second meeting 118-110 in Minneapolis on November 4th.
The Timberwolves are a slight favorite in this game. They are playing at home and they have a better record than the Lakers. However, the Lakers have a lot of experience and they are always a threat to win. This should be a close and competitive game.
Key Matchups
- Anthony Edwards vs. LeBron James
- D’Angelo Russell vs. Patrick Beverley
- Karl-Anthony Towns vs. Anthony Davis
Prediction
The Timberwolves will win a close game, 112-108.
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