Lakers vs. Timberwolves: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Los Angeles Lakers (17-15) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (23-7) at Target Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Saturday December 30, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers 0, Minnesota Timberwolves 0 (8:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Target Center filling up early. Lakers in the house. LeBron playing. Should be a fun night here. Excited for this one. – 7:47 PM
Target Center filling up early. Lakers in the house. LeBron playing. Should be a fun night here. Excited for this one. – 7:47 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Starting it off 🗣
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/tQx0eh8qmJ – 7:37 PM
Starting it off 🗣
@ToyotaSoCal | #SuitingUpTogether pic.twitter.com/tQx0eh8qmJ – 7:37 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Purple threads tonight
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/ynAYBG5niv – 7:36 PM
Purple threads tonight
@bibigoUSA x #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/ynAYBG5niv – 7:36 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 7:31 PM
Lakers’ starters vs. Minnesota:
LeBron James
Taurean Prince
Cam Reddish
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 7:31 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters vs. L.A. Lakers:
Conley
Edwards
McDaniels
Towns
Gobert
Inactive:
Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Garza – Two-Way
Miller – G League Assignment
Moore Jr. – G League Assignment – 7:30 PM
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters vs. L.A. Lakers:
Conley
Edwards
McDaniels
Towns
Gobert
Inactive:
Clark – Right Achilles Tendon Rupture Rehab
Garza – Two-Way
Miller – G League Assignment
Moore Jr. – G League Assignment – 7:30 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight, per the Lakers.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish will also be available against Minnesota. – 7:24 PM
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight, per the Lakers.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish will also be available against Minnesota. – 7:24 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight in Minnesota.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish have also been officially upgraded to available. – 7:22 PM
LeBron James (non-COVID illness) will play tonight in Minnesota.
Anthony Davis and Cam Reddish have also been officially upgraded to available. – 7:22 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Proposed trade sends Draymond Green to the Lakers warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/30/pro… pic.twitter.com/OIjj56YFo1 – 7:15 PM
Proposed trade sends Draymond Green to the Lakers warriorswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/30/pro… pic.twitter.com/OIjj56YFo1 – 7:15 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James has scored more points in his birthday than any other player on their birthday in league history and he also has the highest birthday scoring average (33.7) per @StatsWilliams. The fans are ready for him in Minny should he be cleared to play. pic.twitter.com/zJhhyXWP7P – 7:09 PM
LeBron James has scored more points in his birthday than any other player on their birthday in league history and he also has the highest birthday scoring average (33.7) per @StatsWilliams. The fans are ready for him in Minny should he be cleared to play. pic.twitter.com/zJhhyXWP7P – 7:09 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham asked about Anthony Davis as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate:
“He’s everything. He’s been elite. I don’t think it’s appreciated enough or highlighted enough. We’re nothing defensively without him.” – 6:38 PM
Darvin Ham asked about Anthony Davis as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate:
“He’s everything. He’s been elite. I don’t think it’s appreciated enough or highlighted enough. We’re nothing defensively without him.” – 6:38 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
25-24 Pistons over Raps after 1Q. Alec Burks popping off for 11 pts in 5 min off the bench helps. – 6:38 PM
25-24 Pistons over Raps after 1Q. Alec Burks popping off for 11 pts in 5 min off the bench helps. – 6:38 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says LeBron James has the same sickness that’s gone through the team recently. He’s being evaluated by the Lakers medical staff and remains a game-time decision. – 6:36 PM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James has the same sickness that’s gone through the team recently. He’s being evaluated by the Lakers medical staff and remains a game-time decision. – 6:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Cam Reddish will return to the starting lineup in Minnesota after missing last game due to groin soreness; Darvin Ham said that allows them to switch 1 through 5 more often against a bigger Timberwolves team, though they’ll still scheme for Edwards and Towns. – 6:36 PM
Cam Reddish will return to the starting lineup in Minnesota after missing last game due to groin soreness; Darvin Ham said that allows them to switch 1 through 5 more often against a bigger Timberwolves team, though they’ll still scheme for Edwards and Towns. – 6:36 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham said he’s still waiting for a further update on LeBron (non-COVID illness). – 6:33 PM
Darvin Ham said he’s still waiting for a further update on LeBron (non-COVID illness). – 6:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Russell Westbrook: 53.8% field goals (104 attempts) in December
Min. 100 attempts, it’s 2nd-highest FG% for a month in Russ’ career (Feb. 2020 Rockets: 54.9%, 8 games, 204 att.)
And first month, min. 10 games, that Russ made more than 50% FGs since Jan. 2020 Rockets (52.2%) – 6:17 PM
Russell Westbrook: 53.8% field goals (104 attempts) in December
Min. 100 attempts, it’s 2nd-highest FG% for a month in Russ’ career (Feb. 2020 Rockets: 54.9%, 8 games, 204 att.)
And first month, min. 10 games, that Russ made more than 50% FGs since Jan. 2020 Rockets (52.2%) – 6:17 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Mic’d up Bron 🎙
Catch the latest Backstage Lakers on @SpectrumSN and Spectrum SportsNet+ after the game. pic.twitter.com/SZDSqooLh0 – 5:55 PM
Mic’d up Bron 🎙
Catch the latest Backstage Lakers on @SpectrumSN and Spectrum SportsNet+ after the game. pic.twitter.com/SZDSqooLh0 – 5:55 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
Two-year-old LeBron didn’t want ANY help scoring.
Happy Birthday King 🥳
👀 @spectrumSN, Spectrum SportsNet+ pic.twitter.com/wzq5rF5JXC – 5:39 PM
Two-year-old LeBron didn’t want ANY help scoring.
Happy Birthday King 🥳
👀 @spectrumSN, Spectrum SportsNet+ pic.twitter.com/wzq5rF5JXC – 5:39 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Michael Jordan at age 39 vs. LeBron James at age 39 🐐 pic.twitter.com/0SlgHfvRoJ – 5:32 PM
Michael Jordan at age 39 vs. LeBron James at age 39 🐐 pic.twitter.com/0SlgHfvRoJ – 5:32 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Trey Murphy questionable tomorrow against Lakers. Left knee soreness. – 5:27 PM
Trey Murphy questionable tomorrow against Lakers. Left knee soreness. – 5:27 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Trey Murphy (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers – 5:26 PM
Trey Murphy (left knee soreness) is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s game vs the Lakers – 5:26 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Trey Murphy is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Lakers
#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC
nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 5:26 PM
Trey Murphy is questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Lakers
#Pelicans | @MorrisBartLLC
nba.com/pelicans/news/… – 5:26 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Los Angeles Lakers:
Greek Salad
Sumac Roasted White Fish
Olive Onion and Lemon Chicken
Warmed Couscous
Honey Thyme Turmeric Spiced Carrot
Lentil Soup
Assorted Desserts
Postgame Pizza – 5:22 PM
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Los Angeles Lakers:
Greek Salad
Sumac Roasted White Fish
Olive Onion and Lemon Chicken
Warmed Couscous
Honey Thyme Turmeric Spiced Carrot
Lentil Soup
Assorted Desserts
Postgame Pizza – 5:22 PM
Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
On the road
🕢: 5:00 PST
📺: @SpectrumSN
💻: Spectrum SportsNet+
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/cTnImfe4Ug – 5:01 PM
On the road
🕢: 5:00 PST
📺: @SpectrumSN
💻: Spectrum SportsNet+
📻: ESPN LA 710/1330 KWKW pic.twitter.com/cTnImfe4Ug – 5:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Saturday night showdown. 🐺 pic.twitter.com/JYfEiuf5Jk – 4:13 PM
Saturday night showdown. 🐺 pic.twitter.com/JYfEiuf5Jk – 4:13 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Are the Lakers and Pacers paying an in-season tournament tax? foxsports.com/stories/nba/is… – 4:05 PM
Are the Lakers and Pacers paying an in-season tournament tax? foxsports.com/stories/nba/is… – 4:05 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Saturday’s #Pelicans practice report (New Orleans has plenty of motivation heading into New Year’s Eve home game from previous matchup vs. Lakers; Murphy confidence; Daniels on offense; improving free throws): neworlns.co/3vaxiEP pic.twitter.com/ojQmCW570H – 3:34 PM
Saturday’s #Pelicans practice report (New Orleans has plenty of motivation heading into New Year’s Eve home game from previous matchup vs. Lakers; Murphy confidence; Daniels on offense; improving free throws): neworlns.co/3vaxiEP pic.twitter.com/ojQmCW570H – 3:34 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
RUUUUU 🫡
VOTE » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/oEUs5SAvvl – 2:53 PM
RUUUUU 🫡
VOTE » on.nba.com/48exu4a pic.twitter.com/oEUs5SAvvl – 2:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
*Based on absolutely nothing but common sense*
Now that the Raptors have Immanuel Quickley I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if the Lakers called Toronto about potentially getting Dennis Schroder back since Darvin seemingly trusted him more than he trusts Russell or Reaves now. – 2:41 PM
*Based on absolutely nothing but common sense*
Now that the Raptors have Immanuel Quickley I wouldn’t be terribly surprised if the Lakers called Toronto about potentially getting Dennis Schroder back since Darvin seemingly trusted him more than he trusts Russell or Reaves now. – 2:41 PM
Alvaro Martin @AlvaroNBAMartin
39 velas sopla hoy.
Afortunados somos de verlo jugar.
Que cumplas muchos más, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/ubR8WqbwtK – 2:13 PM
39 velas sopla hoy.
Afortunados somos de verlo jugar.
Que cumplas muchos más, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/ubR8WqbwtK – 2:13 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The NBA, as of today, has only one active 39-year-old.
Birthday column on the Lakers’ LeBron James: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nba-has-…
Plus my @BallySportsSW video essay from February after LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer: youtu.be/-UZDLMAQN0Y?si… – 2:00 PM
The NBA, as of today, has only one active 39-year-old.
Birthday column on the Lakers’ LeBron James: marcstein.substack.com/p/the-nba-has-…
Plus my @BallySportsSW video essay from February after LeBron passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer: youtu.be/-UZDLMAQN0Y?si… – 2:00 PM