The Lakers lead the NBA in offensive rating (120.4), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (104.2). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.9, so the Lakers are 9.4 above it. Luka Doncic leads them with 40.1 points a game on 67.9% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 11 games, LAL 11). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINLALMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.1). Streak W4.
Los Angeles LakersLast 5: average margin +10.2 (season +7.5). Streak W5.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 18.3 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 59.4 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 18.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 62.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 17.0 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.7 |
Los Angeles Lakers| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka DoncicF-G | 40.1 | 7.8 | 7.7 | 67.9 |
| Austin ReavesG | 25.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 65.3 |
| Walker KesslerC | 14.4 | 10.9 | 1.5 | 68.9 |
| Ziaire WilliamsG-F | 11.1 | 2.9 | 1.6 | 72.6 |
Team numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.