Preview, predictions, TV and injury report for tonight's Los Angeles Lakers v Minnesota Timberwolves game

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Sunday, 07 April 2024 at 19:00
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In the last of a 13-game NBA schedule this Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will face each other in a very important matchup for the future of the Western Conference. Both LeBron James and Anthony Edwards are expected to play, and therefore will be the stars of the game.

The Timberwolves will play as visitors with the obligation to win in order to return to the first place in the West. The Minneapolis franchise is currently 2nd with a record of 53 wins and 24 losses, after losing their last game against Phoenix Suns. Denver Nuggets is the current leader with a 54-24 record.

The Lakers, meanwhile, find themselves in 8th place in the Western Conference thanks to the latest loss to the Sacramento Kings (9th at 44-33). The Los Angeles franchise has a record of 45-33 thanks to its streak of four consecutive victories, and is even dreaming of the last direct qualifying spot for the playoffs, currently occupied by Phoenix Suns with a record of 46-31 in 6th position.

Expert predictions (Possible lineups and result).

The main predictions for tonight's game have the Los Angeles Lakers slightly ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves to win the game. The Los Angeles franchise is in a very sweet moment, and intends to be strong in its pavilion against one of the best teams in the West.

In addition, the potential lineups will be as follows:

  • Lakers: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis.
  • Timberwolves: Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid, Rudy Gobert.

Schedule and TV.

The game will be played at 10:00 PM ET, and can be followed on NBA TV, SportsNet LA, and BSN.

Injury report.

  • Lakers: Christian Wood (knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Jalen Hood-Schifino (back), ruled out.
  • Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Jaylen Clark (achilles), ruled out.
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