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ClippersLos Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Dec 16, 2026
Lakers vs Timberwolves tips off at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT) on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis. Watch it on ESPN.
How to Watch Lakers vs Timberwolves: Time, TV & Stream
- Date & time
- Wednesday, December 16, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- Watch on
- ESPN
- Stream
- ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
- Arena
- Target CenterMinneapolis
Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.
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Injury Report
| Player | Team | Pos | Status | Injury | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adou Thiero |  Lakers | F | Out | Knee | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Cameron Carr | Lakers | G | Out | Oblique | Oct 27, 2026 |
Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.
Key Players
Lakers
Luka DončićF-G · 4 GP36.0PTS6.8REB8.0AST
Austin ReavesG · 4 GP26.5PTS2.8REB6.5AST
Walker KesslerC · 4 GP15.3PTS8.0REB1.0AST
Timberwolves
Anthony EdwardsG · 4 GP33.3PTS4.8REB3.5AST
Jaden McDanielsF · 4 GP15.0PTS6.5REB3.0AST
LaMelo BallG · 4 GP14.8PTS2.0REB6.3AST
Season averages, top three scorers per team.
Lakers vs Timberwolves Preview
The Lakers are 3-1 this season, while the Timberwolves are 3-1 this season.
The Lakers won last season's series 3-0. The Timberwolves rank 1st in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game) and Anthony Edwards (33.3 points per game).
Lakers vs Timberwolves Head-to-Head
Previous meetings
- Mar 10, 2026 Timberwolves @ Lakers 106-120
- Oct 29, 2025 Lakers @ Timberwolves 116-115
- Oct 24, 2025 Timberwolves @ Lakers 110-128
Lakers vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2026-27
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Standings Context
Western Conference
| # | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Grizzlies | 4-0 | – |
| 4 |  Trail Blazers | 3-0 | 0.5 |
| 5 | Timberwolves | 3-1 | 1.0 |
| 6 | Lakers | 3-1 | 1.0 |
| 7 |  Spurs | 2-2 | 2.0 |
| 8 |  Mavericks | 2-2 | 2.0 |
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This Lakers vs Timberwolves page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Lakers visit the Timberwolves Dec 18; Timberwolves host the Lakers Dec 18.
Lakers vs Timberwolves FAQs
What time does Lakers vs Timberwolves start?
The Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT).
What channel is Lakers vs Timberwolves on?
Lakers vs Timberwolves airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.
What are the Lakers and Timberwolves records?
Going into this game the Lakers were 3-1 and the Timberwolves were 3-1 this season.
Who is injured for Lakers vs Timberwolves?
As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles); Adou Thiero (Lakers, out, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, out, oblique).
How did Lakers vs Timberwolves go last season?
The Lakers won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.
Who won the last Lakers vs Timberwolves game?
The Lakers beat the Timberwolves 120-106 on Mar 10, 2026 at home.
Where is Lakers vs Timberwolves being played?
At Target Center in Minneapolis, the home arena of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Is Lakers vs Timberwolves on NBA League Pass?
Yes, outside the Lakers and Timberwolves markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Timberwolves fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.