Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10-24-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and more

Tuesday marked the commencement of the 2025–26 NBA season. The Minnesota Timberwolves will return to action on Friday when they play the Lakers in Los Angeles. Luka Doncic's team will play Anthony Edwards' team. Everything you need to know about the matchups is right here, including information on game streaming, player situations, and likely lineups.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers - When and where to watch the game

The Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers game is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on Friday, October 24, 2025. The Lakers will play the Wolves in Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena. Prime Video offers streaming access to the games.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Expected Starting Lineups

Guard Anthony Edwards had a scorching start to the season, scoring 41 points and pulling down seven rebounds in the victory over the Trail Blazers. The play of forward Julius Randle is another important factor in Minnesota's success.

He played 37 minutes against Portland and finished with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Doncic, meanwhile, opened the season with a spectacular performance against Golden State at the Lakers' camp. He scored 43 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, dished out nine assists, and had two steals in 41 minutes of play. With 26 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and two steals in the Golden State defeat, guard Austin Reaves also had a fantastic start to the season.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards (PG)Donte DiVincenzo (SG) Jaden McDaniels (SF)Julius Randle (PF)Rudy Gobert (C )

Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic (PG)Austin Reaves (SG)Marcus Smart (SF)Rui Hachimura (PF)Deandre Ayton (C )

Minnesota Timberwolves injury report against the Los Angeles Lakers (October 24, 2025)

No injury reported as of yet.

Los Angeles Lakers injury report against the Minnesota Timberwolves (October 24, 2025)

LeBron James: Out (right-sided sciatica)Maxi Kleber: Out (left oblique strain)Adou Thiero: Out (left knee recovery)Jaxson Hayes: Out (left knee soreness)Luka Dončić: Out (groin strain)Austin Reaves: Out (ankle tweak)

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers - Game Prediction

The Wolves (1-0) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114 on Wednesday to start the season. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with a historic performance. Edwards made NBA history by becoming the first player to score 40+ points in a season opener while shooting at least 50% from the field, 50% from three-point range, and 100% from the free-throw line.The Wolves will try to build on their success and take the momentum from their season-opening victory over Portland into Los Angeles after defeating the Lakers 4-1 in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.Also read: Phoenix Suns Vs Sacramento Kings (10-22-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, prediction, and more