The NBA season started with some great highlights, and the action continues this Wednesday, October 29th, when the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Los Angeles Lakers for a rematch of the 2025 Western Conference First Round, which the Wolves won 4–1. Now it’s an opportunity for the Lakers to set the tone for what promises to be a very long season. Let’s see which team is the favorite in this Lakers vs Timberwolves prediction at BossAction.
How to Watch Lakers vs Timberwolves
- Date: Wednesday, October 29th
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Venue: Target Center
Lakers and Timberwolves Injury Status
The Lakers’ season has started with several key players injured, forcing them to rely on bench depth and whoever’s still healthy. Unfortunately, LeBron James hasn’t played a single minute yet and is expected to be out for another three weeks. In the past few hours, news confirmed that guard Gabe Vincent will miss about four weeks due to a sprained left ankle. A similar situation applies to Luka Dončić, who’s dealing with a finger sprain and will also miss this game against Minnesota.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves haven’t escaped bad luck either. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that star guard Anthony Edwards will miss two weeks with a hamstring strain. Another player ruled out is Jaylen Clark, who missed the game against the Nuggets and is listed as day-to-day with a calf injury, according to multiple reports.
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Silver Linings for the Lakers and Wolves
The Lakers’ current scenario means the spotlight will be on Austin Reaves, who scored a career-high 51 points (21-22 FG) against the Sacramento Kings, adding 11 rebounds and nine assists, just one shy of a triple-double. This only sent a good sign to coach Redick, who can rely on players like Reaves to take the baton.
For the Wolves, the attention shifts to Jaden McDaniels, who joins Wemby as the only other player this season to record 25+ points and 4+ blocks in a single game. That’s a promising sign as they prepare to face the Lakers again, trying to make up for their recent 110–128 loss in Los Angeles on October 24th, when Dončić exploded for 49 points.
Lakers vs Timberwolves Prediction
The season is still in its early stages, and teams are trying to find their rhythm while adjusting to injuries and new additions. Neither side has been at its best so far, and with key players like Luka Dončić and LeBron James absent, we predict the Timberwolves will take this one, 113–102.
