Lakers vs. Timberwolves: 2025 Playoff Matchup Overview

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves are set to clash in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. As both teams prepare to face off, it’s important to recount their previous encounters during the season to predict the challenges they may encounter in the postseason.

Season Matchups

This season, the Lakers and Timberwolves have played each other four times, with the series standing tied at 2 wins each.

Playoff History for 2024-25

• October 22, 2024: Lakers 110, Timberwolves 103
• December 2, 2024: Timberwolves 109, Lakers 80
• December 13, 2024: Timberwolves 97, Lakers 87
• February 27, 2025: Lakers 111, Timberwolves 102

Upcoming Matchup

The next game between the Lakers and Timberwolves is on April 19, 2025 during the NBA Western Conference Quarterfinals.

Full Series Schedule

Lakers (3) vs. Timberwolves (6)

• Game 1: April 19 at Los Angeles - 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 2: April 22 at Los Angeles - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
• Game 3: April 25 at Minnesota - 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Game 4: April 27 at Minnesota - 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 5 (if needed): April 30 at Los Angeles - 1 p.m. ET (TBD)
• Game 6 (if needed): May 2 at Minnesota - 1 p.m. ET (TBD)
• Game 7 (if needed): May 4 at Los Angeles - 1 p.m. ET (TBD)

Note: Additional games will be played if necessary.