Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 2 Preview

The Minnesota Timberwolves aim to seize a 2-0 lead against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series tonight. The Timberwolves, holding the sixth seed, overwhelmed the Lakers in Game 1 with a score of 117-95. Both teams had an excellent season, with the Timberwolves at 49-33 and the Lakers at 50-32. Each team won all five regular-season matchups at home.

Game Details

• Date: April 22, 2025
• Tip-off: 10 PM ET
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles

Betting Odds

• Spread: Lakers -5.5
• Over/Under: 210.5 points
• Moneyline: Lakers -251, Timberwolves +205

Key Players

• LeBron James is having another stellar season averaging 24.4 points, while Luka Doncic contributed significantly with 28.2 points per game post-trade from Dallas.
• Anthony Edwards aims to continue his breakout season with a strong performance after scoring 22 points in Game 1.

Expert Predictions

The SportsLine model forecasts 214 points combined and suggests one side of the spread has a 60% chance of hitting. For more detailed predictions and insights on this matchup, visit the SportsLine website.