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Lakers vs Timberwolves final: the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 on October 29, 2025 at Target Center, Minneapolis.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 32 | 30 | 35 | 19 | 116 |
| Timberwolves | 34 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 115 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 28 PTS Austin Reaves
- 12 REB Jarred Vanderbilt
- 16 AST Austin Reaves
Timberwolves
- 33 PTS Julius Randle
- 7 REB Jaden McDaniels
- 6 AST Donte DiVincenzo
Lakers vs Timberwolves Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake LaRavia F | 37 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10-11 | 5-6 | 2-5 | +3 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 26 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 1-2 | +4 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 35 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8-11 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Austin Reaves G | 39 | 28 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9-24 | 3-11 | 7-7 | -1 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 37 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7-14 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 12 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Bronny James G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Nick Smith Jr. G | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 2-3 | +1 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 36 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7-12 | 1-5 | 0-1 | -1 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Gobert C | 38 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo G | 33 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4-7 | 3-5 | 3-3 | +7 |
| Mike Conley G | 28 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Jaden McDaniels F | 40 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11-19 | 3-4 | 5-5 | +10 |
| Julius Randle FC | 35 | 33 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10-20 | 4-7 | 9-10 | -1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Naz Reid CF | 22 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2-10 | 1-5 | 0-2 | -8 |
| Rob Dillingham G | 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bones Hyland G | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-4 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Terrence Shannon Jr. G | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
Lakers vs Timberwolves Recap
The Lakers beat the Timberwolves 116-115 by building an 11-point lead through three quarters and holding on after Minnesota outscored them 29-19 in the fourth. Los Angeles moved to 3-2, while Minnesota dropped to 2-3.
The game turned in the third quarter. Los Angeles won it 35-28 after the teams went to halftime with the Lakers up 62-58. The Lakers finished 45 of 83 from the field and outrebounded Minnesota 40-34. That edge on the glass gave them extra possessions in the quarter that created the cushion.
Julius Randle led all scorers with 33 points for the Timberwolves. Austin Reaves answered with 28 points and 16 assists for Los Angeles. Jarred Vanderbilt added 12 rebounds. Minnesota made 15 of 30 from three-point range, compared with 11 of 31 for the Lakers, but the Lakers handed out 34 assists to Minnesota's 30.
The number to know: 15 of 22. The Lakers made 15 free throws on 22 attempts, and the Timberwolves 18 on 22, so Minnesota had the better night at the line yet still fell a point short.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| 45-83 | Field Goals | 41-82 |
| 54.2% | FG % | 50.0% |
| 11-31 | 3-Pointers | 15-30 |
| 35.5% | 3P % | 50.0% |
| 15-22 | Free Throws | 18-22 |
| 68.2% | FT % | 81.8% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 34 | Assists | 30 |
| 6 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 18 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 22 | Fouls | 23 |
| 20 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 60.8% | 16.3% | 30.6% | 0.181 |
 Timberwolves | 59.1% | 16.4% | 23.7% | 0.220 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Timberwolves Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, October 29, 20259:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- L vs Trail Blazers 108-122 Oct 27, 2025
- W @ Kings 127-120 Oct 26, 2025
- W vs Timberwolves 128-110 Oct 24, 2025
- L vs Warriors 109-119 Oct 21, 2025
Timberwolves last 5
- L vs Nuggets 114-127 Oct 27, 2025
- W vs Pacers 114-110 Oct 26, 2025
- L @ Lakers 110-128 Oct 24, 2025
- W @ Trail Blazers 118-114 Oct 22, 2025
Previous meetings
- Mar 10, 2026 Timberwolves @ Lakers 106-120
- Oct 24, 2025 Timberwolves @ Lakers 110-128
More NBA Games on Oct 29, 2025
- Final
Houston Rockets3-0139
Toronto Raptors2-1121Top: Barnes 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1105
Boston Celtics1-1125Top: Brown 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2116
Detroit Pistons3-0135Top: Cunningham 30 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-1117
Brooklyn Nets0-3112Top: Jr. 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3113
Chicago Bulls1-2126Top: LaVine 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-1105
Dallas Mavericks1-2107Top: Siakam 27 PTS, 13 REBBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0136
Utah Jazz1-2134Top: Markkanen 32 PTSBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-388
Denver Nuggets1-1122Top: Jokić 21 PTS, 12 REB, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies3-0114
Phoenix Suns1-1113Top: Booker 32 PTSBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Timberwolves: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers host the Trail Blazers Oct 27; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers Oct 26.
Lakers vs Timberwolves FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Timberwolves on Oct 29, 2025?
The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Austin Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points.
What are the Lakers and Timberwolves records?
After this game the Lakers were 3-2 and the Timberwolves were 2-3 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Timberwolves?
Austin Reaves scored 28 for the Lakers. Julius Randle scored 33 for the Timberwolves.
Who leads the Lakers vs Timberwolves season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Timberwolves game?
The Lakers beat the Timberwolves 120-106 on Mar 10, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Timberwolves played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Timberwolves?
Lakers-Timberwolves: Q1 32-34, Q2 30-24, Q3 35-28, Q4 19-29.
What is next for the Lakers and Timberwolves?
Lakers host the Trail Blazers on Tuesday, October 27 at 11:00 PM ET; Timberwolves visit the Cavaliers on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.