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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Los Angeles Lakers (10-2) visit the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET, at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBAWednesday, December 16, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers10-2

9:30 PM ETDec 16, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves8-3

DateDec 16, 2026

Time9:30 PM ET

VenueTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN

TVESPN

Team comparison

Los Angeles LakersMinnesota Timberwolves

Points per game

122.1

118.1

Points allowed per game

114.4

107.0

10-2Record8-3

1st in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Northwest Division

5-1Road record / home record4-1

WWWWWLast 5WWWWL

W6StreakW4

Team stats

Los Angeles LakersMinnesota Timberwolves

W6StreakW4

Points Against

114.4

107.0

8-2Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

122.1

118.1

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

40.3

48.8

Assists Per Game

24.1

25.6

Blocks Per Game

6.4

5.1

Steals Per Game

10.8

8.6

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.8

0.7

Total Turnovers Per Game

16.8

15.9

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Los Angeles Lakers

Quentin Grimes G · Finger

Day-To-Day

Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards G · Knee - Surgery

Out

Donte DiVincenzo G · Achilles - Surgery

Out

Recent form

Los Angeles LakersWWWWW

Nov 9, 2026 · at Atlanta HawksW 124-114

Nov 8, 2026 · at Detroit PistonsW 121-116

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Portland Trail BlazersW 124-118

Nov 4, 2026 · at Sacramento KingsW 116-103

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Miami HeatW 138-117

Minnesota TimberwolvesWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 115-100

Nov 6, 2026 · at New Orleans PelicansW 115-109

Nov 4, 2026 · at Houston RocketsW 117-107

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BucksW 112-100

Oct 31, 2026 · at San Antonio SpursL 111-121

Season series

Series starts 12/16

Apr 9, 2027MIN 0, LAL 0

Apr 7, 2027MIN 0, LAL 0

Dec 18, 2026LAL 0, MIN 0

Dec 16, 2026LAL 0, MIN 0

Team pages

Los Angeles Lakers
Schedule, roster and stats

Minnesota Timberwolves
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

The game is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

TV: ESPN.

What are the records of the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves?

Los Angeles Lakers: 10-2. Minnesota Timberwolves: 8-3.

Who is injured for Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Listed out or doubtful: Minnesota Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves played?

Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

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