Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Live Stream Online
Will Minnesota be able to defeat the second team from Los Angeles? On the last day of November, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Clippers (93-92), thus ending their four-game losing streak. Considering that the Lakers are also not in the best position, the upcoming matchup should be very even. We recommend checking out our prediction before placing a bet.
Head-to-Head
Matches between Minnesota and Los Angeles are known for their unpredictability. In head-to-head confrontations, it’s difficult to predict who will come out on top. This is confirmed by recent results. Over a stretch of 58 games, the Timberwolves celebrated 30 victories, while the Lakers won 28 times. In the last game, which took place at the very start of the season, Los Angeles defeated their opponent by only 7 points (110-103), and before the start of the matchup, bookmakers offered identical odds on their victories (1.90 each).
Minnesota Timberwolves
The semifinalist of the previous NBA season continues to search for its game. The team has frankly failed the start of the championship and is currently outside the top 10 of the Western Conference. The Timberwolves have a negative win-loss balance (9-10), and recently Chris Finch’s team has stopped showing competitive basketball altogether. In their last match, Minnesota miraculously defeated the Clippers at home (93-92), who took to the court without Leonard, Powell, and Tucker. The performance of the leaders is also disappointing – only Edwards managed to score over 15 points (13).
Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers would not mind going back to mid-November. At that time, the team had an impressive run with 6 consecutive victories, but as soon as stronger opponents appeared on their path, they quickly faltered. Even home-court support is no longer an advantage for Los Angeles. In the same match against Oklahoma, J.J. Redick’s team played at a level akin to European clubs – poor three-point shot execution (28.9%), 15 lost rebounds under their basket, a considerable number of silly turnovers (17), and only 93 points scored. Only victories over outsiders help Los Angeles stay in the top 10 in the West.
Editorial Prediction
According to sportsbooks, Minnesota should handle their opponent without much trouble. However, the team’s performance in recent games does not inspire confidence. Over a stretch of 5 games, the Timberwolves won only once, and even then they struggled against the Clippers (93-92), who were experiencing serious roster issues. On the other hand, the Lakers are not impressive either. Los Angeles has become much worse in attack, and even reaching 105 points has become an insurmountable obstacle for them. Considering that Minnesota is considered a defensive team, the most optimal bet for the upcoming meeting is total under (219.5).
