The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) face the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1) on Sunday at Staples Center.
Minnesota just got an impressive 116-111 victory Saturday over The Utah Jazz, led by D’Angelo Russell’s 25 problems and six assists. He emerged victorious thanks to the overall effort of the Wolves team. Five players scored double digits, adding rookie goalkeeper Anthony Edwards, who continued to impress after scoring 18 effective points for the Timberwolves.
Meanwhile, the Lakers recently won 138-115 over the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day. Lakers star Lebron James had a double-double in the game with 22 problems and 10 rebounds, while Anthony Davis contributed 28 issues, the game’s maximum.
It’s the first time the Wolves will face the 2020 NBA champions this season, with an assembly on February 16, 2021 in Minnesota.
What: Wolves in the Lakers
When: 9 p. m CT, Sunday, December 27
Where: STAPLES Center
Watch: Fox Sports North, NBA TV
Listen: 830 WCCO Radio
Current report:
Wolves: Jaylen Nowell (left Soleus strain) is out.
Lakers: Anthony Davis (right calf concussion) is questionable.
Likely Beginners:
Wolves: G – D’Angelo Russell, G – Malik Beasley, F – Josh Okogie, F – Jake Layman, C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Lakers: G – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, G – Dennis Schroeder, F – Lebron James, F – Anthony Davis, C – Marc Gasol