Los Angeles Lakers @ Minnesota Timberwolves: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-1 · Home

Lakers vs Timberwolves tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Target Center, Minneapolis. TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves).

How to Watch Lakers vs Timberwolves: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network
Stream
NBA League PassLakers: Spectrum SportsNet+ · Timberwolves: DAZN
Arena
Target CenterMinneapolis

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Anthony EdwardsTimberwolvesGOutKneeOct 27, 2026
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 27, 2026

Status as of 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Lakers

Timberwolves

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

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesLakers 3-0

Previous meetings

Lakers vs Timberwolves Season Stats 2026-27

Lakers 4 GPTimberwolves 3 GP
128.3#2
Points per game
123.7#4
120.3#20
Opponent points
108.7#7
55.0%#1
Field goal %
46.4%#13
41.3%#1
Three-point %
38.1%#7
80.8%#8
Free throw %
60.5%#30
35.3#30
Rebounds
54.7#1
25.8#16
Assists
26.0#15
9.8#9
Steals
8.0#20
6.0#7
Blocks
4.3#19
16.0#18
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0

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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 Nuggets Dec 19; Timberwolves host the Suns Dec 21.

Lakers vs Timberwolves FAQs

What time does Lakers vs Timberwolves start?

The Los Angeles Lakers play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Lakers vs Timberwolves on?

Local TV: Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers), North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

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 11:10 AM ET, Oct 28: Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves, out, knee); Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, 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.