The recent head-to-head matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA playoffs was a closely contested series in the Western Conference First Round. The Timberwolves won the series 4-1 against the Lakers. Summary of key recent games between these teams:
- Game 5 (Apr 30, 2025): Timberwolves won 103-96, with Rudy Gobert dominating inside and the Wolves advancing to the West semifinals.
- Game 4 (Apr 27, 2025): Timberwolves won 116-113.
- Game 3 (Apr 25, 2025): Timberwolves won 116-104.
- Game 2 (Apr 22, 2025): Lakers won 94-85.
- Game 1 (Apr 19, 2025): Timberwolves won 117-95.
The Lakers had a regular season record of 50-32, while the Timberwolves were close behind at 49-33. The Timberwolves held a slight edge overall in scoring, rebounds, and other stats during the season. LeBron James led the Lakers in points, rebounds, and assists, while Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves in scoring for the season. The playoff series saw strong performances from Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Edwards for Minnesota, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis key for the Lakers, though the Timberwolves prevailed in most games. Minnesota's defense and inside play were critical in their series win. This recent rivalry highlights a competitive but Timberwolves-favored matchup as of the 2025 playoffs.
