Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
In 2026-27, the Los Angeles Lakers are 11-2 and the Minnesota Timberwolves are 9-3. They meet on Wednesday, December 16 at 9:30 PM ET, hosted by the Timberwolves.
Next meeting
Lakers @ Timberwolves ·
Lakers probable starters
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Point Guard
Luka Dončić Questionable
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Shooting Guard
Austin Reaves Questionable
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Small Forward
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Power Forward
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Center
Timberwolves probable starters
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Point Guard
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Shooting Guard
Replacing Anthony Edwards (out)
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Small Forward
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Power Forward
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Center
Record
| 11-2 | Season | 9-3 |
| 8-2 | Last 10 | 7-3 |
Head-to-head 2026-27
They haven't played each other yet this season.
Depth chart starters
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Luka Dončić Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
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Point Guard | |
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Austin Reaves Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
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Shooting Guard |
Anthony Edwards Out · Returns: 2026-12-21
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| Small Forward | ||
| Power Forward | ||
| Center |
Team leaders (2026-27)
| Luka Dončić 38.6 | Points per game | LaMelo Ball 18.6 |
| Walker Kessler 10.8 | Rebounds per game | Rudy Gobert 11.5 |
| Luka Dončić 7.6 | Assists per game | LaMelo Ball 6.3 |
Lakers
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
L. Dončić · M. Thybulle · A. Reaves · W. Kessler · J. LaRavia
65 min · net rating +30.7
Out and questionable
- Luka Dončić Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Quentin Grimes Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Austin Reaves Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
- Collin Sexton Questionable · Returns: 2026-11-15
Timberwolves
Most-used lineup (2026-27)
R. Gobert · L. Ball · J. McDaniels · J. Kuminga · A. Dosunmu
94 min · net rating +11.1
Out and questionable
- Donte DiVincenzo Out · Returns: 2027-04-02
- Anthony Edwards Out · Returns: 2026-12-21