On Friday, the Lakers and Timberwolves will meet for the second time this season.
The first meeting, held on November 12, was uncontested as Minnesota used a 40-12 third quarter to secure a 24-point win (107-83). However, things have changed since then.
Entering this game, the Lakers have a much improved defense and rank 11 in the league. It fueled their second triple win streak of the season.
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The Lakers will be full of four players currently sidelined in the league’s health and safety protocols at Tallinn: Horton Tucker, Dwight Howard, Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley.
The Lakers are still in great shape with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster, but the Timberwolves have been a lot more competitive this year than they have been in past seasons. Their 13-15 record is the franchise’s best start in 28 games since the 2018-19 season.
It would be safe to expect a fierce battle Friday night.
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Game specter Anthony Edwards has grabbed headlines this season, whether it’s en route to a 48-point career against the Warriors in early November, stuffing the stats roster in Jimmy Butler’s return to Minnesota or breaking a career and franchise record. 10 three-pointers in a win over the Nuggets.
What channel is Lakers vs Timberwolves?
- channel: ESPN
- Live broadcast: Watch ESPN | fuboTV
What time does the Lakers start against Timberwolves?
- Date: Friday 17 December
- time: 10:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM Pacific Time
The Lakers vs.
Lakers next schedule
| Date | Discount | time | National TV |
| December 17 | in Timberwolves | 10:00 pm | ESPN |
| December 19 | in the bulls | 20:00 | – |
| December 21 | vs suns | 10:00 pm | TNT |
| December 23 | against. spurs | 10:30 pm | |
| December 25 | versus networks | 20:00 | ABC, ESPN |
(all times eastern)
Next schedule Timberwolves
| Date | Discount | time | National TV |
| December 17 | vs Lakers | 10:00 pm | ESPN |
| December 19 | vs Mavericks | 20:00 | – |
| December 21 | in the Mavericks | 8:30 pm | – |
| December 23 | in jazz | 9:00 pm | – |
| December 27 | vs Celtics | 20:00 | – |
(all times eastern)
NBA schedule 2021-22
After a truncated season in 2020-21, the National Basketball Association returned to its standard 82-game format for the 2021-22 campaign, the league’s 75th anniversary season.
Here are some of the key dates for the 2021-22 NBA season:
- Trade deadline: February 10
- NBA All-Star 2022: February 18-20
- Regular season ends: April 10
- Playing Championship: From 12 to 15 April
- Qualifiers begin: April 16
- The NBA Finals begin: June 2
- 2022 NBA Draft: June 23