Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers: Apr 9, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves
3-1 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, April 9, 2027
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-0 · Home

Timberwolves vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. TV: North Star Sports & Entertainment Network (Timberwolves), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers).

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

Date & time
Friday, April 9, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Timberwolves North Star Sports & Entertainment Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
Stream
NBA League PassTimberwolves: DAZN · Lakers: Spectrum SportsNet+
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

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.

Add to calendarGoogleApple / Outlook

Injury Report

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

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Timberwolves

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Timberwolves vs Lakers Preview

The Timberwolves are 3-1 this season, while the Lakers are 3-0 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: Anthony Edwards (33.3 points per game) and Luka Dončić (34.3 points per game).

Timberwolves vs Lakers Head-to-Head

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

Previous meetings

Timberwolves vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Timberwolves 3 GPLakers 3 GP
123.7#4
Points per game
128.0#1
108.7#9
Opponent points
115.0#16
46.4%#13
Field goal %
54.6%#1
38.1%#7
Three-point %
42.1%#2
60.5%#30
Free throw %
83.3%#5
54.7#1
Rebounds
36.7#30
26.0#14
Assists
25.0#18
8.0#20
Steals
11.0#5
4.3#20
Blocks
6.7#6
14.3#8
Turnovers
16.3#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
2Rockets4-0–
3Grizzlies4-0–
4Lakers3-00.5
5Trail Blazers2-01.0
6Timberwolves3-11.0
7Mavericks2-22.0
8Clippers1-22.5

More NBA Games on Apr 9, 2027

This Timberwolves vs Lakers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Timberwolves host the Rockets Apr 11; Lakers host the Suns Apr 11.

Timberwolves vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Timberwolves vs Lakers start?

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, April 9, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Timberwolves vs Lakers on?

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

What are the Timberwolves and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Timberwolves were 3-1 and the Lakers were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Timberwolves vs Lakers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Donte DiVincenzo (Timberwolves, out, achilles); Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique).

How did Timberwolves vs Lakers go last season?

The Lakers won the regular-season series 3-0 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Timberwolves vs Lakers game?

The Lakers beat the Timberwolves 120-106 on Mar 10, 2026 at home.

Where is Timberwolves vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Timberwolves vs Lakers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Timberwolves and Lakers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Spectrum SportsNet+ for Lakers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.