The Lakers face elimination Wednesday night when hosting Minnesota, their inability to close quarters, especially the final ...

Preview the April 30 matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

It's been a long time since there were so many highly anticipated, close first-round matchups.

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch the Western Conference first round over the Los Angeles Lakers in game five. The teams meet for the ninth time this season.