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Lakers Edge Timberwolves in Nail-Biting Finish

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Target Center

Los Angeles Lakers 116, Minnesota Timberwolves 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves?

Los Angeles Lakers beat Minnesota Timberwolves 116-115 at Target Center on October 29, 2025.

In a thrilling contest at the Target Center, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 116 to 115. This victory marked the Lakers' third consecutive win over the Timberwolves in their recent meetings, extending their lead in the series to 3-0. The game showcased a fierce competition, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the match, but ultimately, the Lakers managed to secure the win.

The Timberwolves entered the game with a home record of 2-3 and were looking to improve their standing after a recent loss to the Denver Nuggets on October 28, where they fell 114-127. Prior to that, they had secured a win against the Indiana Pacers, finishing 114-110. The Timberwolves have had a mixed start to the season, with their last ten games yielding a record of 7-3, but they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this matchup. Their scoring average at home has been 115.2 points, while they have allowed an average of 110.9 points per game.

On the other side, the Lakers came into this game with an away record of 3-2, having lost their most recent game against the Portland Trail Blazers 108-122. However, they had previously defeated the Timberwolves 128-110 in their last encounter on October 25. The Lakers' recent form shows a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, though they were also on a one-game losing streak. Their scoring average has been impressive at 117.5 points, with an average of 112.9 points allowed.

In terms of home and away performances, the Timberwolves have maintained a home record of 3-1, while the Lakers have an away record of 3-2. This fixture was particularly crucial for the Timberwolves as they aimed to bounce back from their recent struggles and capitalize on their home advantage.

The injury report for the Timberwolves indicated that Donte DiVincenzo was out due to an Achilles injury, which undoubtedly impacted their depth and strategy in this tightly contested matchup. The absence of a key player can often shift the dynamics of a game, and the Timberwolves needed to compensate for his loss.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of this game, with the odds indicating a close contest. According to the provider, the Timberwolves were not favored to win, with a home win probability of 0.0, suggesting that the Lakers were expected to perform well.

As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of exciting scoring plays, particularly in the fourth quarter. Notable moments included a 26-foot three-point jumper by Donte DiVincenzo, assisted by Mike Conley, which brought the Timberwolves to 106 points. The Lakers responded with a crucial 11-foot two-point shot by Deandre Ayton, assisted by Austin Reaves, pushing their lead to 114-106. Julius Randle contributed significantly with free throws, and Jaden McDaniels made a critical three-point shot, bringing the Timberwolves within striking distance.

In the closing moments, the tension escalated as the teams exchanged baskets. Randle's two-foot shot put the Lakers ahead 114-115, before Austin Reaves sealed the game with a driving floating jump shot, securing the final score of 116-115.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Lakers managing to edge out the Timberwolves in a game that could have swung either way. The Timberwolves will need to regroup and address their recent inconsistencies, while the Lakers will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.

Injury report

Donte DiVincenzoOutAchillesMinnesota Timberwolves

Leaders

PointsJulius Randle33Minnesota Timberwolves
AssistsJulius Randle6Minnesota Timberwolves
ReboundsJaden McDaniels7Minnesota Timberwolves
PointsAustin Reaves28Los Angeles Lakers
AssistsAustin Reaves16Los Angeles Lakers
ReboundsJarred Vanderbilt12Los Angeles Lakers

Recent form

Minnesota Timberwolves

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1115.2 scored · 110.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

L114-127vs Denver NuggetsOct 28
W114-110vs Indiana PacersOct 26
L110-128at Los Angeles LakersOct 25
W118-114at Portland Trail BlazersOct 23
W116-105vs Utah JazzApr 13
W117-91vs Brooklyn NetsApr 12
W141-125at Memphis GrizzliesApr 11
L103-110at Milwaukee BucksApr 9
W114-109at Philadelphia 76ersApr 5
W105-90at Brooklyn NetsApr 3

Los Angeles Lakers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1117.5 scored · 112.9 allowed per game3-2 away

L108-122vs Portland Trail BlazersOct 28
W127-120at Sacramento KingsOct 27
W128-110vs Minnesota TimberwolvesOct 25
L109-119vs Golden State WarriorsOct 22
L81-109at Portland Trail BlazersApr 13
W140-109vs Houston RocketsApr 12
W112-97at Dallas MavericksApr 9
L120-136at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 9
W126-99at Oklahoma City ThunderApr 6
W124-108vs New Orleans PelicansApr 5

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Los Angeles Lakers	Minnesota Timberwolves
Field goals	45-83	41-82
Field goal %	54	50
Three-pointers	11-31	15-30
Three-point %	35	50
Free throws	15-22	18-22
Free throw %	68	82
Rebounds	40	34
Offensive rebounds	11	9
Defensive rebounds	29	25
Assists	34	30
Steals	6	8
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	18	18
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	26
Fast-break points	13	14
Points in the paint	60	44
Fouls	22	23
Largest lead	20	9

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter83-71Rob Dillingham makes 11-foot two point shot (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
3rd Quarter83-73Jaden McDaniels makes 8-foot two point shot (Julius Randle assists)
3rd Quarter83-75Jaden McDaniels makes tip shot
3rd Quarter85-75Jake LaRavia makes driving layup
3rd Quarter87-75Nick Smith Jr. makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter88-75Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter89-75Nick Smith Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter92-75Jake LaRavia makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jarred Vanderbilt assists)
3rd Quarter95-75Nick Smith Jr. makes 24-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter95-77Rob Dillingham makes driving layup
3rd Quarter95-80Jaden McDaniels makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bones Hyland assists)
3rd Quarter95-83Bones Hyland makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter97-83Austin Reaves makes 8-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter97-86Bones Hyland makes 25-foot three pointer
4th Quarter99-86Dalton Knecht makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Rui Hachimura assists)
4th Quarter102-86Austin Reaves makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaxson Hayes assists)
4th Quarter102-87Jaden McDaniels makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-88Jaden McDaniels makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-89Rudy Gobert makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-89Jake LaRavia makes 23-foot three point jumper (Austin Reaves assists)
4th Quarter105-90Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-91Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter107-91Rui Hachimura makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter107-93Donte DiVincenzo makes 4-foot two point shot (Mike Conley assists)
4th Quarter107-94Donte DiVincenzo makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter109-94Rui Hachimura makes dunk (Deandre Ayton assists)
4th Quarter109-96Jaden McDaniels makes 2-foot two point shot (Donte DiVincenzo assists)
4th Quarter109-97Donte DiVincenzo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter109-98Donte DiVincenzo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter109-101Mike Conley makes 24-foot three point jumper (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter112-101Austin Reaves makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jake LaRavia assists)
4th Quarter112-103Rudy Gobert makes 1-foot dunk (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter112-106Donte DiVincenzo makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mike Conley assists)
4th Quarter114-106Deandre Ayton makes 11-foot two point shot (Austin Reaves assists)
4th Quarter114-107Julius Randle makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-108Julius Randle makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-111Jaden McDaniels makes 25-foot three point shot (Julius Randle assists)
4th Quarter114-113Jaden McDaniels makes 1-foot dunk (Mike Conley assists)
4th Quarter114-115Julius Randle makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter116-115Austin Reaves makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot

Win probability

Above the line favours Minnesota Timberwolves, below favours Los Angeles Lakers.