Who's Playing

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Current Records: Los Angeles 38-38; Minnesota 39-38

What to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with the Minnesota Timberwolves and are hoping to record their first win since Jan. 2 of last year. The Lakers will hit the road for the second straight game as they head to Target Center at 8 p.m. ET Friday. Allowing an average of 116.57 points per game, they have been asleep on the defensive side of the ball and will need to wake up before the matchup.

Los Angeles strolled past the Chicago Bulls with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the game 121-110. Center Anthony Davis had a stellar game for Los Angeles as he dropped a double-double on 38 points and ten rebounds.

Meanwhile, Minnesota came up short against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, falling 107-100. A silver lining for Minnesota was the play of shooting guard Anthony Edwards, who had 31 points and six assists.

Los Angeles' victory brought them up to 38-38 while the Timberwolves' loss pulled them down to 39-38. The Lakers are 19-18 after wins this year, and Minnesota is 18-19 after losses.

How To Watch

  • When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Target Center -- Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • TV: NBATV
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $118.00

Odds

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

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Minnesota have won 16 out of their last 25 games against Los Angeles.

  • Mar 03, 2023 - Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 102
  • 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