The Minnesota Timberwolves (3-7) play against the Los Angeles Lakers (5-5) at STAPLES Center
Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Friday November 12, 2021
Minnesota Timberwolves 11, Los Angeles Lakers 8 (Q1 05:51)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The ways D’Angelo Russell and Russell Westbrook play basketball is a fascinating juxtaposition – 10:53 PM
The ways D’Angelo Russell and Russell Westbrook play basketball is a fascinating juxtaposition – 10:53 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
D’Angelo Russell has to be sharper with the passing. A couple of bad ones and now Beasley checks in to move Beverley to the point – 10:52 PM
D’Angelo Russell has to be sharper with the passing. A couple of bad ones and now Beasley checks in to move Beverley to the point – 10:52 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout on the floor with 8:05 left in the first with the @Minnesota Timberwolves leading 11-4.
Towns with 6 of the 11 points while adding 2 rebounds.
Minnesota shooting 62.5% (5-8) from the field to start the game. – 10:48 PM
Timeout on the floor with 8:05 left in the first with the @Minnesota Timberwolves leading 11-4.
Towns with 6 of the 11 points while adding 2 rebounds.
Minnesota shooting 62.5% (5-8) from the field to start the game. – 10:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic tonight:
32 PTS
12 REB
15 AST
2 TOV
6 3PT
It’s his 7th 30/10/15 game, tying Russell Westbrook for the most in the last 40 seasons. pic.twitter.com/UAX6XEfOCo – 10:48 PM
Luka Doncic tonight:
32 PTS
12 REB
15 AST
2 TOV
6 3PT
It’s his 7th 30/10/15 game, tying Russell Westbrook for the most in the last 40 seasons. pic.twitter.com/UAX6XEfOCo – 10:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I think the Wolves are in a matchup box-in-one defensively. They definitely don’t have primary matchups.
Vanderbilt the one on Anthony Davis. – 10:47 PM
I think the Wolves are in a matchup box-in-one defensively. They definitely don’t have primary matchups.
Vanderbilt the one on Anthony Davis. – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Timberwolves uniforms tonight be like… pic.twitter.com/2PczX14pFz – 10:44 PM
Timberwolves uniforms tonight be like… pic.twitter.com/2PczX14pFz – 10:44 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The Lakers’ purple jerseys look nice. The T-Wolves’ bright green unis? Not so much. – 10:41 PM
The Lakers’ purple jerseys look nice. The T-Wolves’ bright green unis? Not so much. – 10:41 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wayne Ellington starting for the Lakers tonight. Love it. – 10:38 PM
Wayne Ellington starting for the Lakers tonight. Love it. – 10:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
D’Angelo Russell gets a few cheers from Lakers fans during lineup intros. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley got a lot of boos – 10:36 PM
D’Angelo Russell gets a few cheers from Lakers fans during lineup intros. Meanwhile, Patrick Beverley got a lot of boos – 10:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Lu Dort just pulled a Russell Westbrook and the Paycom pulled a Peake. – 10:18 PM
Lu Dort just pulled a Russell Westbrook and the Paycom pulled a Peake. – 10:18 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Invest in precision 🎯
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/COazucU3oO – 10:15 PM
Invest in precision 🎯
#LakeShow x @DWS_Group pic.twitter.com/COazucU3oO – 10:15 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
1⃣2⃣3⃣4⃣5⃣
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/6gqzJ87pBn – 10:07 PM
1⃣2⃣3⃣4⃣5⃣
#SuitingUpTogether | @ToyotaSoCal pic.twitter.com/6gqzJ87pBn – 10:07 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Wayne Ellington is starting for Lakers and DeAndre Jordan is coming off the bench – 10:04 PM
Wayne Ellington is starting for Lakers and DeAndre Jordan is coming off the bench – 10:04 PM
Kyle Goon @kylegoon
The Lakers are running with spacing tonight, replacing DeAndre Jordan with Wayne Ellington in the starting lineup. Anthony Davis moves to center. pic.twitter.com/wjgNowjg9X – 10:04 PM
The Lakers are running with spacing tonight, replacing DeAndre Jordan with Wayne Ellington in the starting lineup. Anthony Davis moves to center. pic.twitter.com/wjgNowjg9X – 10:04 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are switching up the starting lineup against Minnesota, going with Wayne Ellington in the first group, joining AD, Westbrook, Bradley and Bazemore. – 10:03 PM
The Lakers are switching up the starting lineup against Minnesota, going with Wayne Ellington in the first group, joining AD, Westbrook, Bradley and Bazemore. – 10:03 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Starting lineups for tonight’s matchup between the T’Wolves and Lakers: pic.twitter.com/VlFzZW9reC – 10:03 PM
Starting lineups for tonight’s matchup between the T’Wolves and Lakers: pic.twitter.com/VlFzZW9reC – 10:03 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers are starting smaller against Minnesota:
Anthony Davis
Kent Bazemore
Wayne Ellington
Avery Bradley
Russell Westbrook – 10:02 PM
The Lakers are starting smaller against Minnesota:
Anthony Davis
Kent Bazemore
Wayne Ellington
Avery Bradley
Russell Westbrook – 10:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Vogel didn’t comment on the switch to small ball for this matchup pregame, but Karl Anthony Towns is one of the highest volume/percentage 3-point shooters in the league, and Minnesota is also smaller at the 4 (McDaniels) and 3 (Edwards) than many teams. – 10:02 PM
Vogel didn’t comment on the switch to small ball for this matchup pregame, but Karl Anthony Towns is one of the highest volume/percentage 3-point shooters in the league, and Minnesota is also smaller at the 4 (McDaniels) and 3 (Edwards) than many teams. – 10:02 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After a lob from Steph Curry, Gary Payton II continued to build his highlight reel with another ridiculous dunk against the Timberwolves. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/11/wat… – 10:00 PM
After a lob from Steph Curry, Gary Payton II continued to build his highlight reel with another ridiculous dunk against the Timberwolves. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/11/wat… – 10:00 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Starters tonight for LAL vs. Minnesota: Westbrook, Bradley, Ellington, Bazemore and Davis. – 10:00 PM
Starters tonight for LAL vs. Minnesota: Westbrook, Bradley, Ellington, Bazemore and Davis. – 10:00 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns has to get a feel of Jimmy Goldstein’s sparkly jacket for himself pic.twitter.com/N3HQkYHcPM – 9:59 PM
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns has to get a feel of Jimmy Goldstein’s sparkly jacket for himself pic.twitter.com/N3HQkYHcPM – 9:59 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on Anthony Davis: “He’s the guy that can score 30 night in every single way possible.” – 9:54 PM
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch on Anthony Davis: “He’s the guy that can score 30 night in every single way possible.” – 9:54 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Pistons are shooting 39.6% this season, the worst by any team since 1960.
That’s more than SIXTY years ago. The Lakers were still in Minneapolis then.
They are also shooting 28.6% from three, the worst by any team in the last 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/mTUWV2Cvln – 9:54 PM
The Pistons are shooting 39.6% this season, the worst by any team since 1960.
That’s more than SIXTY years ago. The Lakers were still in Minneapolis then.
They are also shooting 28.6% from three, the worst by any team in the last 20 seasons. pic.twitter.com/mTUWV2Cvln – 9:54 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Some pregame shooting from Talen Horton-Tucker pic.twitter.com/GPGtlADyQQ – 9:48 PM
Some pregame shooting from Talen Horton-Tucker pic.twitter.com/GPGtlADyQQ – 9:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks over/under for Wolves-Lakers
Ant over 3.0 FT makes
– Attacking more lately
DLo under 19.5 pts
– Way LAL guards will make him passer/driver
Davis over 10.5 rebs
– Lately been over that + Wolves last in DREB%
Bradley over 1.5 made 3s
– 5 made last game
Full Slate: pic.twitter.com/DMbZMiLubz – 9:27 PM
My @PrizePicks over/under for Wolves-Lakers
Ant over 3.0 FT makes
– Attacking more lately
DLo under 19.5 pts
– Way LAL guards will make him passer/driver
Davis over 10.5 rebs
– Lately been over that + Wolves last in DREB%
Bradley over 1.5 made 3s
– 5 made last game
Full Slate: pic.twitter.com/DMbZMiLubz – 9:27 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
45 min before tip. As a broadcaster I am so grateful we can travel and call games. The first of five straight out west. 8:45CT pre @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. pic.twitter.com/0cwyqedIgn – 9:17 PM
45 min before tip. As a broadcaster I am so grateful we can travel and call games. The first of five straight out west. 8:45CT pre @670TheScore @Audacy @Chicago Bulls radio network. pic.twitter.com/0cwyqedIgn – 9:17 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Let’s show Russ some birthday love 🎂 pic.twitter.com/RY5SdU0Yer – 9:04 PM
Let’s show Russ some birthday love 🎂 pic.twitter.com/RY5SdU0Yer – 9:04 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Best half the Suns have played all year. A 19-point lead at the half. A tough Houston to Minnesota B2B for travel starting on Sunday so putting this one away would be helpful. – 9:04 PM
Best half the Suns have played all year. A 19-point lead at the half. A tough Houston to Minnesota B2B for travel starting on Sunday so putting this one away would be helpful. – 9:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said team plans to meet tomorrow to talk to players about COVID-19 booster shots, but said he didn’t have full details on everything that will be discussed – 8:51 PM
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said team plans to meet tomorrow to talk to players about COVID-19 booster shots, but said he didn’t have full details on everything that will be discussed – 8:51 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Frank Vogel had what appears to be a positive update on LeBron:
“His rehab is progressing nicely … this does not seem like it’s (going to be) an extended stretch.”
LeBron will miss a 5th straight game tonight, but Vogel added that he’s “Truly day-to-day.” – 8:50 PM
Frank Vogel had what appears to be a positive update on LeBron:
“His rehab is progressing nicely … this does not seem like it’s (going to be) an extended stretch.”
LeBron will miss a 5th straight game tonight, but Vogel added that he’s “Truly day-to-day.” – 8:50 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Vogel said Bron doing some on court stuff and is day to day with abdominal strain – 8:49 PM
Vogel said Bron doing some on court stuff and is day to day with abdominal strain – 8:49 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
FrankVogel says LeBron is back to doing on court basketball work, progressing well in his rehab, and is considered “truly day to day.” AK – 8:48 PM
FrankVogel says LeBron is back to doing on court basketball work, progressing well in his rehab, and is considered “truly day to day.” AK – 8:48 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is back participating in on-court basketball activity and his return timetable is “truly day to day” – 8:48 PM
Frank Vogel says LeBron James is back participating in on-court basketball activity and his return timetable is “truly day to day” – 8:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Frank Vogel says LeBron James’ rehab is “progressing nicely” and he’s resumed on-court basketball activities. Vogel doesn’t think he’ll be out much longer. He’s day-to-day. – 8:48 PM
Frank Vogel says LeBron James’ rehab is “progressing nicely” and he’s resumed on-court basketball activities. Vogel doesn’t think he’ll be out much longer. He’s day-to-day. – 8:48 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said LeBron James has been cleared for “on-court basketball activities,” and is now considered “day-to-day.” – 8:48 PM
Lakers coach Frank Vogel said LeBron James has been cleared for “on-court basketball activities,” and is now considered “day-to-day.” – 8:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel said that LeBron’s absence is “not expected to be an extended stretch.” Called him a “true day-to-day” moving forward. – 8:48 PM
Frank Vogel said that LeBron’s absence is “not expected to be an extended stretch.” Called him a “true day-to-day” moving forward. – 8:48 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Frank Vogel on Austin Reaves injury: “Just makes a little more thin. We’re already thin, but we have enough.” – 8:47 PM
Frank Vogel on Austin Reaves injury: “Just makes a little more thin. We’re already thin, but we have enough.” – 8:47 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Paul plays offense without getting called for fouls the same way Patrick Beverley plays defense without getting called for fouls.
Anyone else does that stuff, so many fouls. Impressive. – 8:25 PM
Chris Paul plays offense without getting called for fouls the same way Patrick Beverley plays defense without getting called for fouls.
Anyone else does that stuff, so many fouls. Impressive. – 8:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Keon Johnson officially has a left ankle sprain. He is out for tomorrow vs Timberwolves, though he may have been out anyway due to G League.
That’s where Brandon Boston Jr. and Serge Ibaka will remain.
Marcus Morris Sr., Jason Preston, Kawhi Leonard out as usual. – 8:24 PM
Keon Johnson officially has a left ankle sprain. He is out for tomorrow vs Timberwolves, though he may have been out anyway due to G League.
That’s where Brandon Boston Jr. and Serge Ibaka will remain.
Marcus Morris Sr., Jason Preston, Kawhi Leonard out as usual. – 8:24 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
As Ty Lue said last night, Serge Ibaka wants to get some extended G League run to build up his reps. The availability report for tomorrow’s game vs. Minnesota, via the team pic.twitter.com/1qOCQy0wME – 8:23 PM
As Ty Lue said last night, Serge Ibaka wants to get some extended G League run to build up his reps. The availability report for tomorrow’s game vs. Minnesota, via the team pic.twitter.com/1qOCQy0wME – 8:23 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Bulls have NBA’s 6th-best ORTG, but with offense down across league, their 110.5 pts per 100 is just 0.1 better than their 21st-ranked offense in ’20-21
Bulls’ defense (103.3 pts per 100) also ranks 6th. NBA’s top 14 defenses all have better DRTGs than last season’s leader (LAL) – 8:00 PM
Bulls have NBA’s 6th-best ORTG, but with offense down across league, their 110.5 pts per 100 is just 0.1 better than their 21st-ranked offense in ’20-21
Bulls’ defense (103.3 pts per 100) also ranks 6th. NBA’s top 14 defenses all have better DRTGs than last season’s leader (LAL) – 8:00 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
This reminds me of the old Dwight Howard drop defense in Charlotte. Mason is just WAY to low. This is basically a layup. pic.twitter.com/7Z4Xdn3cvE – 7:42 PM
This reminds me of the old Dwight Howard drop defense in Charlotte. Mason is just WAY to low. This is basically a layup. pic.twitter.com/7Z4Xdn3cvE – 7:42 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
In 12 games this season, Cam Reddish is one of only three bench players to be averaging at least 12.0 points and 1.2 steals (min. 10 games played). Reddish has totaled 15 thefts on the year, tied for fourth most amongst bench players, and 147 total points, tied for seventh most. – 7:38 PM
In 12 games this season, Cam Reddish is one of only three bench players to be averaging at least 12.0 points and 1.2 steals (min. 10 games played). Reddish has totaled 15 thefts on the year, tied for fourth most amongst bench players, and 147 total points, tied for seventh most. – 7:38 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Have the Lakers turned the corner? How does Anthony Edwards build off his rookie season in Minnesota? Talking those topics and more with @JaredSGreenberg on @NBATV. Tune in at 4:30 pm PT – 7:15 PM
Have the Lakers turned the corner? How does Anthony Edwards build off his rookie season in Minnesota? Talking those topics and more with @JaredSGreenberg on @NBATV. Tune in at 4:30 pm PT – 7:15 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
In a contest against his former team, Andrew Wiggins dropped a season-high 35 points that included two poster-worthy dunks over Karl-Anthony Towns. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/11/war… – 6:00 PM
In a contest against his former team, Andrew Wiggins dropped a season-high 35 points that included two poster-worthy dunks over Karl-Anthony Towns. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/11/war… – 6:00 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
What’s it like getting ready on the road? Find out tonight on Backstage: Lakers.
📺: @SpectrumSN
⏰: 11 p.m. PT pic.twitter.com/JqzGhc7CNS – 6:00 PM
What’s it like getting ready on the road? Find out tonight on Backstage: Lakers.
📺: @SpectrumSN
⏰: 11 p.m. PT pic.twitter.com/JqzGhc7CNS – 6:00 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Since @adamclanton was just ranting about the #Rockets jersey switch right after they won their 2 titles, found this gem from my photo archives. From Sept. 2015, it’s @Sam Dekker , @Dwight Howard & @Donatas Motiejunas w/ the alternate jersey reveal at @HOBHouston . #TheATeam @SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/bLgVMuK7bp – 4:52 PM
Since @adamclanton was just ranting about the #Rockets jersey switch right after they won their 2 titles, found this gem from my photo archives. From Sept. 2015, it’s @Sam Dekker , @Dwight Howard & @Donatas Motiejunas w/ the alternate jersey reveal at @HOBHouston . #TheATeam @SportsTalk790 pic.twitter.com/bLgVMuK7bp – 4:52 PM