The LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves crossed swords at the Target Center on Wednesday. It was the second meeting between the two Western Conference giants, with the Purple and Gold winning the previous encounter. Both teams arrived for the game with an identical record (2-2).

Austin Reaves scored game-winning buzzer-beater in a high-octane Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers clash. Check full stats

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Austin Reaves may be able to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat with LeBron James and Luka Dončić out. The fifth-year player posted a career-high 51 points in a 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists.

Luka Doncic nearly recorded a triple-double in Lakers vs. Warriors and joined Kobe Bryant with his 40 points in a season opener.

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to earn a 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors for their first preseason victory on Sunday, Oct. 12. James went 0-1 in just four minutes of play during the first half of the game before seeing more time on the court in the second half.

Gabe Vincent limped back to the locker room during the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves and LA Lakers squared off in a rematch of last season's first-round playoff battle at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday.

Here are our expert predictions for Game 2 of LA's 2025-26 season.Who'll Step Up to Help Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves?Noah Camras: The Lakers will get a big game from Rui Hachimura, who scored just nine points on 3-of-6 shooting on Tuesday night.