- Matchup: crypto.com Arena vs Minnesota Timberwolves
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: NBC
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The Los Angeles Lakers (39-25) are set to face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) at crypto.com Arena on Tuesday evening.
The Timberwolves recently faced the Magic, suffering a defeat with a score of 119-92. In terms of fouls, Minnesota logged 21 while Orlando recorded 24. They made 9 out of 34 three-point attempts. The Magic excelled at the free-throw line, converting 26 of 31 shots for an impressive 83.9%. Orlando dominated the boards with 58 rebounds (15 offensive, 43 defensive) and recorded 5 blocks. They also tallied 28 assists and 8 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed a shooting percentage of 46.2% from the field, allowing 42 of 91 attempts. They managed 17 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and achieved 10 steals. On the boards, the Timberwolves collected 37 rebounds, including 8 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, Minnesota converted 23 of 31 chances for a rate of 74.2%. The team finished with a field goal percentage of 35.7% (30 of 84) and made 9 of their 40 three-point attempts.
Anthony Edwards shone in the last match, scoring 34 points on 8 of 18 shooting. Over the course of 32 minutes, he secured 3 rebounds and contributed 2 assists while maintaining a field goal percentage of 44.4%.
Heading into this game, Minnesota has a solid record of 40-24. They average 118.6 points per game (6th in the league) while shooting 48.3% from the floor. The Timberwolves have hit 37.2% of their three-point attempts (895 of 2,407) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 74.5%. On the boards, Minnesota averages 44.6 rebounds per game and has registered 1,676 assists this year, ranking 14th in the league. They turn the ball over 14.6 times each game and commit an average of 21.3 fouls.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force their opponents into 15.1 turnovers per game and draw 20.8 fouls themselves. They allow a three-point shooting percentage of 35.9% and rank 13th in points allowed per game (114.5). Minnesota permits an overall shooting percentage of 46.3% (2,644 of 5,716) and averages 43.1 rebounds per game. They currently sit 10th in the league for assists allowed, yielding a total of 1,657 for the season.
In their last appearance, the Lakers secured a win against the Knicks, ending the game 110-97. The Lakers grabbed 30 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, totaling 42. They committed 14 turnovers while recording 10 steals. The Knicks committed 23 fouls, giving the Lakers 30 free-throw attempts, converting 25 of those for an 83.3% success rate. From beyond the arc, Los Angeles hit 15 of 44 shots (34.1%). The final field goal percentage for the Lakers was 43.2% (35 of 81), while they held the Knicks to 42.7% shooting from the field with 35 out of 82 shots made. The Lakers struggled from three-point range, hitting only 8 of 34 attempts (23.5%) but excelled at the free-throw line, making 19 of 21 (90.5%). On the boards, the Lakers allowed the Knicks to collect 47 rebounds, with 10 offensive.
Luka Doncic played a pivotal role for the Lakers, finishing with 35 points while shooting 11 of 25 (44.0%). He also recorded 8 rebounds and 4 assists in his 38 minutes on the court.
Los Angeles holds a record of 39-25 this season. Offensively, they are connecting on 49.8% from the field, ranking first in the league. The Lakers have scored a total of 7,416 points this season, averaging 115.9 points per game, while obtaining 40.9 rebounds. Their assists average is 25.4 per game (20th in the league) and they commit 14.7 turnovers on average. The team also fouls 18.7 times per game and enjoys a free-throw percentage of 77.1%.
On the defensive end, Los Angeles permits a 35.8% mark from beyond the arc (833 of 2,327) and opponents convert 79.3% of their free throws. The team surrenders an average of 27.5 assists and 41.1 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 3rd in the league respectively. The Lakers rank 15th in points allowed per game at 115.0 and force an average of 14.6 turnovers, allowing opponents to shoot 48.4% from the field (26th in the NBA).
Who will cover the spread in tonight’s NBA matchup?
Prediction: Choose Minnesota
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