The Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. This game is the fourth in the Western Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. The game is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 3:30 PM and will be broadcast on ABC.
The Lakers are currently trailing in the series with a record of 1-2. In their last game, they lost to the Timberwolves by 12 points, with LeBron James scoring 38 points. They won Game 2 by 9 points, with Luka Dončić leading the team with 31 points. However, they lost Game 1 by 22 points.
The Timberwolves lead the series 2-1. They won their last game against the Lakers by 12 points, with Anthony Edwards scoring 29 points. They lost Game 2 by 9 points but won Game 1 by 22 points. Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle have also been key players for the Timberwolves in this series.
Timberwolves Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are in Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. They have a postseason record of 2-1. Their home record is 1-0, showing strength on their court. Head Coach Chris Finch leads the team.
In the regular season, the Timberwolves had a record of 49-33. They ranked 6th in the Western Conference and 3rd in the Northwest Division. Their home record was 25-16, and they won 8 of their last 10 games.
Anthony Edwards is a key player for the Timberwolves. In the postseason, he averages 25.3 points per game. Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle also contribute significantly, with McDaniels averaging 21.0 points and Randle 21.7 points per game.
The Timberwolves have strong defensive stats. They allow 97.7 points per game, ranking 2nd in the league. They also lead in field goal attempts allowed per game at 78.7. Their blocked shots per game rank 3rd, with an average of 3.7.
Lakers Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers are in the Western Conference First Round of the NBA Playoffs. They have a postseason record of 1-2 so far. At home, they have won one game and lost one game. Their last 10 games show a record of 1-2.
In the regular season, the Lakers had a record of 50-32. They performed well at home with a record of 31-10. Their away record was 19-22. The team ranked third in the Western Conference and first in the Pacific Division.
LeBron James is a key player for the Lakers. In the postseason, he averages 26.0 points per game. He also grabs 8.7 rebounds and dishes out 4.7 assists per game. Luka Dončić is another important player, averaging 28.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game in the postseason.
During the regular season, the Lakers scored 97.7 points per game. They ranked 18th in points per game. On defense, they allowed 106.0 points per game, ranking ninth. The team leads the league in steals per game with 4.7.
Statistical Breakdown for Timberwolves vs Lakers
The game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers will focus on defense. The Timberwolves have a strong defense, allowing only 97.7 points per game. The Lakers excel in steals, leading the league with 4.7 per game. Both teams have similar field goal attempts per game, with the Timberwolves at 85.3 and the Lakers at 78.7. Rebounding will also be key, as both teams are close in rebounds per game. The Timberwolves average 38.7, while the Lakers average 39.0.
- Timberwolves Points Per Game: 106.0 (11th)
- Lakers Points Per Game: 97.7 (18th)
- Timberwolves Points Per Game Allowed: 97.7 (2nd)
- Lakers Points Per Game Allowed: 106.0 (9th)
- Timberwolves Field Goal Attempts Per Game: 85.3 (10th)
- Lakers Field Goal Attempts Per Game: 78.7 (19th)
- Timberwolves Rebounds Per Game: 38.7 (16th)
- Lakers Rebounds Per Game: 39.0 (15th)
- Lakers Steals Per Game: 4.7 (1st)
- Timberwolves Blocked Shots Per Game: 3.7 (3rd)
Betting Insights
The Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are set to meet, with both teams showing different betting trends this postseason. The Lakers have struggled slightly against the spread (ATS), while the Timberwolves have been more successful. When it comes to the over/under, both teams have seen more games go under. Let’s look at the top betting trends for this game.
- The Lakers have a postseason ATS record of 1-2-0, with a current streak of one loss.
- The Timberwolves have a postseason ATS record of 2-1-0, with a current streak of one win.
- The Lakers’ postseason games have gone under the total in two out of three games.
- The Timberwolves’ postseason games have also gone under the total in two out of three games.
- The average combined score for both teams in the postseason is 203.67, which is below the average over/under line of 211.83.
Free Betting Prediction for Timberwolves vs Lakers
The Minnesota Timberwolves have shown strong performance at home this postseason. Their defense has been a key factor, allowing only 97.7 points per game. Anthony Edwards and his teammates have been effective in scoring, which will be important against the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled a bit in the postseason. Their defense allows more points compared to the Timberwolves. LeBron James and Luka Dončić will need to step up to challenge the Timberwolves’ defense.
Given the Timberwolves’ strong home record and defensive stats, they have an edge in this game. The Lakers will need to improve their defense to compete. The Timberwolves’ ability to limit points could be the deciding factor.
- Our Free Prediction: Timberwolves -2.5
