Minnesota Timberwolves (32-32) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (30-33)
The NBA betting action goes on Friday, March 3, 2023, with the Minnesota Timberwolves squaring off against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference showdown at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Minnesota and Los Angeles continue their three-game regular-season series, and the Timberwolves aim for their third straight victory over the Lakers. The visitors are still without Karl-Anthony Towns (calf), while the Lakers miss LeBron James (foot) and D’Angelo Russell (ankle).
The Minnesota Timberwolves (32-32; 30-34 ATS) are coming off Tuesday’s 108-101 road victory over the LA Clippers. After three straight losses against the Washington Wizards 114-106, Charlotte Hornets 121-113, and Golden State Warriors 109-104, the Timberwolves outplayed the Clippers and fully deserved a win. Minnesota forced LA into a thumping 25 turnovers while making 47.8% of its field goals.
Jaden McDaniels led the way for Minnesota last Tuesday, notching 20 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field. Anthony Edwards had 18 points, three assists, and three steals, while Kyle Anderson posted 12 points, ten rebounds, three dishes, and a pair of steals.
“Everybody played really well and that’s what we’ve been waiting for,” Timberwolves coach Ch ris Finch said. “We've been hit and miss with guys but we really needed an effort like tonight.”
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— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) March 1, 2023
The Timberwolves are eighth in the Western Conference, one game behind the No. 5 seed and a game and a half above the Lakers, who occupy the No. 11 seed. Minnesota ranks 23rd in the league in adjusted offensive efficiency (113.2 points per 100 possessions) and fourth in field goal percentage (49.1%). On the other side of the ball, the T-Wolves allow 113.3 points per 100 possessions (10th in the NBA) on 46.9% shooting from the field (also 10th).
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