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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic rebounds a ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025.

5 things that stood out from Timberwolves' Game 2 loss to Lakers

The series is even, but even Tuesday night's loss provided some reason to be encouraged.

Nolan O'Hara
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic rebounds a ball against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first quarter of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025.
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5 things that stood out from Timberwolves' Game 2 loss to Lakers

The series is even, but even Tuesday night's loss provided some reason to be encouraged.

Nolan O'Hara
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic posts up against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels during the first quarter of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025.
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Timberwolves' fourth-quarter rally falls short in Game 2 loss to Lakers

Minnesota dug itself too big a hole Tuesday night, falling behind by 22 points in the first half.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic during the first quarter of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 22, 2025.
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Watch: Anthony Edwards throws down monster slam over Lakers' Jaxson Hayes

Edwards provided yet another highlight-reel dunk in Game 2 Tuesday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham observes the national anthem before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 5, 2025.
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Timberwolves-Lakers Game 2: Injury reports, officials and TV info

Each team only has one player on its injury report for Tuesday night's game.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels in the first quarter at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on April 19, 2025.
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Timberwolves make a statement with dominant Game 1 win over Lakers

Jaden McDaniels shined, Anthony Edwards played the right way and Minnesota cruised to a big win Saturday night.

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Dallas Mavericks forward Maxi Kleber passes the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert defends during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals at American Airlines Center in Dallas on May 28, 2024.
Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries

Maxi Kleber remains out for Lakers, Wolves' Rob Dillingham also ruled out for Game 1

LeBron James is listed as probable to play with a left hip flexor strain.

Nolan O'Hara
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NBA referee Marc Davis talks to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards during the second quarter in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center in Minneapolis on May 30, 2024.
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Who's officiating Game 1 of first-round series between Timberwolves, Lakers?

Minnesota did pretty well in the playoffs when Saturday's crew chief officiated its games last postseason.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert dunks over Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang in the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 13, 2025.
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Timberwolves dispatch Jazz, secure top-six seed in West playoffs

Anthony Edwards scored a game-high 43 points in Minnesota's victory on Sunday.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets at the start of the game at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 11, 2025.
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Rudy Gobert matches career high with 35 points as Timberwolves blow out Nets

If Minnesota wins on Sunday, it'll clinch a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets before the game at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 11, 2025.
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Anthony Edwards gets tech against Nets, suspension looms for regular-season finale

Minnesota will likely be without its leading scorer for its all-important regular-season finale on Sunday.

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Apr 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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Wolves set franchise record, crush Grizzlies to set up three-team tie in West

Minnesota, Memphis and Golden State are all 47-33, while the Clippers and Nuggets are both just one game ahead of the trio.

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Apr 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Wolves suffer horrific loss by blowing 24-point lead in 4th quarter to Bucks

Can anyone take the Timberwolves seriously? Another horrible loss sends them backwards in the playoff race.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Marcus Bagley in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 5, 2025.
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Timberwolves hang on against decimated 76ers to post fifth straight win

Minnesota certainly didn't play its best basketball, but did enough to pull out the victory Saturday night.

Nolan O'Hara
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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, second from left, reacts with guard Kyle Lowry, center, and guard Ricky Council IV, right, against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Feb. 2, 2025.
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Injuries force 76ers to rule out eight players against Timberwolves

Philadelphia will be without several starters and key contributors in Saturday's game.

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Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts to making a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Barclays Center.
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Scoreboard watching: Where the Wolves sit in the West on Saturday, April 5

Tracking the games that matter for the Timberwolves' playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert grabs a rebound against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center in New York on April 3, 2025.
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Rudy Gobert sets tone as Wolves down undermanned Nets for fourth straight win

Gobert finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds in Thursday night's victory.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas looks on during a break against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on March 8, 2025.
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Nets down Cam Thomas and Cam Johnson, among others, against Wolves

Brooklyn will be severely undermanned against Minnesota Thursday night.

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley controls the ball under pressure from Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on April 1, 2025.
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Wolves down Nuggets in 2OT classic despite 61-point triple-double from Jokic

Nickeil Alexander-Walker came through from the free-throw line as time expired Tuesday night.

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and forward Michael Porter Jr. on the bench in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena in Denver on Dec. 27, 2024.
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Nuggets rule out Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. ahead of showdown with Wolves

Minnesota will be down Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo due to suspensions.

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Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) shoots the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) and guard Mike Conley (10) defend during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Fight fuels Timberwolves to comeback victory over Pistons

The tide turned for Minnesota after a massive brawl in the second quarter of Sunday night's game.

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Mar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) reacts after a fight against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter at Target Center. Stewart was later ejected from the game. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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Wolves-Pistons: Fan videos show moment brawl spills into Target Center crowd

Minneapolis Mayhem. The Tantrum at Target. Donte's Inferno. The brawl between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Detroit Pistons has quickly become a talking po

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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards greets Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris after the game at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 28, 2025.
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Watch: Wolves' Anthony Edwards stares down Suns owner after late 3-pointer

Edwards' late 3 put Minnesota up 20 in the final minute of the game Friday night.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle works past Phoenix Suns guard Ryan Dunn in the first quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 28, 2025.
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Timberwolves blow out Suns behind balanced offensive effort

Six Minnesota players scored in double figures, led by Julius Randle's game-high 25 points Friday night.

Nolan O'Hara
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Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) fight for a rebound in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on March 24, 2025.
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Nightmare third quarter brings Wolves a blowout loss to Pacers

Indiana outscored Minnesota 41-25 in the third quarter Monday night.

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