With the series tied, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in what may be a decisive Game 3. Both teams look to gain an edge in this closely contested matchup.
In Game 1, the Timberwolves were lights-out from behind the arc, shooting 50% from three. But the Lakers rebounded in Game 2, stepping up their perimeter defense, limiting Minnesota to just 20% from three and 85 points in total — their lowest of the season.
Anthony Edwards has been a reliable scorer, averaging 23.5 points in the series. But after making nine assists in the T-Wolves’ Game 1 victory, he ended with none in the Game 2 loss. He’ll have to distribute too for Minnesota to win.
For the Lakers, Luka Doncic has been stellar throughout the series, averaging 34 points in the first two games. But the Los Angeles offensive machine as a whole has been sputtering, averaging only 94.5 points in this series. It’s their defense that won Game 2 for them. And it will be vital for them for the rest of the series.
Expect the Timberwolves to win tonight at home, but the Lakers win the series in 7.
How to Watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Tonight’s Lakers-Timberwolves game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN as well as regional sports networks in the Minneapolis and Los Angeles markets.
The game will be streamed on the ESPN app and website.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves
Time: 9:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: ESPN, Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles), FanDuel Sports Network North (Minneapolis)
Streaming: ESPN app, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV
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