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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 Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN. TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers.

NBAFriday, December 18, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers logoLos Angeles Lakers10-2
8:00 PM ETDec 18, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves logoMinnesota Timberwolves8-3
DateDec 18, 2026
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueTarget Center, Minneapolis, MN
TVSpectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +

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 %
51
47
Three Point %
38
37
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 statsMinnesota 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 Friday, December 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Target Center, Minneapolis, MN.

How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

TV: Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +.

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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