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Wolves vs. Lakers Game Preview: Where to watch the Lakers game, injury report, tickets and more

Game preview for Wolves vs. Lakers: details on injuries, ticket info, start time, and where to watch.

The Minnesota Timberwolves return to Target Center on Friday after a three-game road trip, aiming for a win against the Los Angeles Lakers.

In their previous game, the Wolves lost to the Golden State Warriors 114-106 on Sunday. Anthony Edwards led the team with 27 points, five rebounds, and six assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 19 points off the bench. Minnesota (12-11) has a 7-4 home record this season. The Wolves are ranked fifth in defense with a 108.2 defensive rating and 17th in offense with a 111.8 offensive rating.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Timberwolves vs. Lakers game on Friday, including ticket info, injury updates, start time, TV channel, NBA live stream details, and radio broadcast options.

Timberwolves vs. Lakers: Dec. 13 Viewing Options

Game day: Friday, December 13, 2024
Game time: 8:00 PM ET
TV channel: FDSN and SportsNet LA
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Arena: Target Center
Live stream: Watch this game on Fan Duel Sports Network

The Wolves vs. Lakers game will be held at Target Center in downtown Minneapolis and broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network at 7 PM on Friday, Dec. 13. Michael Grady will handle the play-by-play, with Jim Petersen providing analysis.

Injury Report

Timberwolves:

Out: Daishen Nix, Joe Ingles, Jaylen Clark, Jesse Edwards, Leonard Miller
Daishen Nix (G League – Two Way), Joe Ingles (Left Soleus Sprain), Jaylen Clark (G League – Two-Way), Jesse Edwards (G League – Two-Way), and Leonard Miller (G League – On Assignment) will not play for the Wolves.

Lakers:

Probable: Anthony Davis
Questionable: Austin Reeves
Out: LeBron James, Jalen Hood-Schifino, Bronny James, Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt, Christian Wood
Anthony Davis (Left Plantar Fasciitis) is likely to play, while Austin Reaves (Left Pelvic Contusion) is questionable.
LeBron James (Left Foot Soreness), Jalen Hood-Schifino (Left Hamstring Strain), Bronny James (G League – On Assignment), Jaxson Hayes (Right Ankle Sprain Contusion), Jarred Vanderbilt (Right Foot Surgery Recovery), and Christian Wood (Left Knee Surgery Recovery) are all out for the Lakers.

Also Read: Bronny James Drops Career-Best 30 Points in South Bay Lakers Victory

LeBron ruled out for Lakers' game vs. Wolves – via @ESPN App https://t.co/xaukfIdf5n
— EJ News (@ejnews0) December 13, 2024

Timberwolves’ 2024-25 Stats

	Stats	Rank
Field Goal %	46.5%	12
Opp. Field Goal %	45.9%	8
Rebounds Per Game	42.3	24
Opp. Rebounds Per Game	42.3	6
Turnovers Per Game	15.3	23
Opp. Turnovers Per Game	14.9	7

Lakers 2024-25 Stats

	Stat	Rank
Field Goal %	47.4%	10
Opp. Field Goal %	48.4%	26
Rebounds Per Game	40.3	27
Opp. Rebounds Per Game	44.3	19
Turnovers Per Game	12.5	6
Opp. Turnovers Per Game	13.8	17

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