third Quarter Report
The Timberwolves have already got extra factors in opposition to the Lakers than they managed in whole in opposition to the Suns final Friday. The Timberwolves have jumped out to a 102-92 lead in opposition to the Lakers.
The Timberwolves got here into the sport with some further motivation after the defeat they had been dealt the final time these two groups confronted off. We’ll see in the event that they’re capable of flip the script or if it’s going to simply be extra of the identical.
Who’s Taking part in
Minnesota Timberwolves @ Los Angeles Lakers
Present Data: Minnesota 53-24, Los Angeles 45-33
How To Watch
- When:Â Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET
- The place: Crypto.com Enviornment — Los Angeles, California
- TV:Â NBATV
- Comply with:Â CBS Sports activities App
- On-line streaming:Â fuboTV (Strive without cost. Regional restrictions could apply.)
- Ticket Price: $124.00
What to Know
The Minnesota Timberwolves will head out on the street to tackle the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday at Crypto.com Enviornment. The Timberwolves’ protection has solely allowed 105.8 factors per sport this season, so the Lakers’ offense may have their work minimize out for them.
Whereas it wasn’t sufficient for a win, that Timberwolvesdefense was sufficient to reward bettors who took a danger on the low 216.5-point over/beneath. They took a 97-87 hit to the loss column by the hands of the Suns on Friday. The end result should not come as a shock contemplating that is the fewest factors Minnesota has scored all season.
In the meantime, the Lakers waltzed into their sport on Saturday with three straight wins… however they left with 4. They had been the clear victor by a 116-97 margin over the Cavaliers.
Anthony Davis was his standard glorious self, dropping a double-double on 22 factors and 13 rebounds. He has been scorching just lately, having posted 12 or extra rebounds the final 9 instances he is performed. The workforce additionally obtained some assist courtesy of LeBron James, who dropped a double-double on 24 factors and 12 assists.
Minnesota’s loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and introduced them to 53-24. As for Los Angeles, they’ve been performing extremely properly just lately as they’ve gained 9 of their final ten contests, which supplied a large bump to their 45-33 document this season.
The Timberwolves are hoping to beat the chances on Sunday, because the consultants assume they’re headed for a loss. Anybody considering of taking them in opposition to the unfold ought to hold this in thoughts: the workforce hasn’t lined the final 3 times they’ve performed Los Angeles.
The Timberwolves got here up quick in opposition to the Lakers when the groups final performed again in March, falling 120-109. Can the Timberwolves avenge their defeat or is historical past doomed to repeat itself? We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.
Odds
Los Angeles is a slight 2-point favourite in opposition to Minnesota, in response to the most recent NBA odds.
Bettors have moved in opposition to the Lakers barely, as the sport opened with the Lakers as a 3.5-point favourite.
The over/beneath is 220 factors.
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Sequence Historical past
Minnesota has gained 6 out of their final 10 video games in opposition to Los Angeles.
- Mar 10, 2024 – Los Angeles 120 vs. Minnesota 109
- Dec 30, 2023 – Minnesota 108 vs. Los Angeles 106
- Dec 21, 2023 – Minnesota 118 vs. Los Angeles 111
- Apr 11, 2023 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Minnesota 102
- Mar 31, 2023 – Los Angeles 123 vs. Minnesota 111
- Mar 03, 2023 – Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 102
- Oct 28, 2022 – Minnesota 111 vs. Los Angeles 102
- Mar 16, 2022 – Minnesota 124 vs. Los Angeles 104
- Jan 02, 2022 – Los Angeles 108 vs. Minnesota 103
- Dec 17, 2021 – Minnesota 110 vs. Los Angeles 92
