If you want to know what really happened between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers this season, you’re in the right place.
We cover all three regular-season games. We give you the key player stats. We break down who showed up, who didn’t, and what the numbers tell us. We also look at the big picture — standings, head-to-head history, and what both rosters bring to a game.
No fluff. Just the stats that matter.
Quick Answer: How Did the Series Go?
The Lakers swept the Timberwolves in the 2025-26 regular season — winning all three games.
| Date | Location | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Los Angeles | Lakers | 128–110 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Minneapolis | Lakers | 116–115 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Los Angeles | Lakers | 120–106 |
All three wins came with a different story. One was a blowout. One was a one-point thriller. One was a second-half comeback. Let’s look at each game in full.
Game 1: Lakers 128, Timberwolves 110 — Oct 24, 2025
What Happened?
This was the second game of the season for both teams. The Lakers came in looking to bounce back after an opening-night loss to Golden State. Luka Dončić made sure they did — in historic fashion.
Dončić scored 49 points. He went 14 for 23 from the field, hit five threes, and made 16 of 19 free throws. He also added 11 rebounds and 8 assists in 35 minutes. That made him just the fourth player in NBA history to open a season with back-to-back 40-point games, joining Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, and Anthony Davis.
Minnesota trailed by only four after the first quarter. But the Lakers took control in the second half. Dončić added seven quick points early in the fourth to push the lead to 20.
Key Player Stats — Game 1
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 49 | 11 | 8 |
| Austin Reaves | 25 | 7 | 11 |
| Rui Hachimura | 23 | — | — |
| Deandre Ayton | 15 | 8 | — |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 31 | — | — |
| Julius Randle | 26 | — | — |
| Donte DiVincenzo | — | — | — (multiple 3s) |
Stat to know: The Wolves gave up 14 second-chance points in this game. That hurt.
Game 2: Lakers 116, Timberwolves 115 — Oct 29, 2025
What Happened?
Five days later, both teams met again — this time in Minneapolis. And it was a very different game.
Both Luka Dončić and LeBron James were listed as inactive for the Lakers in this one. Anthony Edwards also sat out for Minnesota. So this game was decided by the role players.
It came down to the wire. The Lakers held on by just one point in the end. It was a gritty win for LA, especially with their two biggest stars watching from the bench.
The Wolves had a chance to even things up but couldn’t close it out. Their depth just wasn’t enough to get it done at home without Edwards.
Stat to know: This was the tightest game of the season series — one point the margin. Even without their stars, the Lakers found a way.
Game 3: Lakers 120, Timberwolves 106 — Mar 10, 2026
What Happened?
This was the sweep. LeBron James sat out again (hip and foot issues), but it didn’t matter. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves put on a show.
Dončić had his seventh triple-double of the season: 31 points, 11 assists, 11 rebounds. Reaves was cold in the first half (1-for-8), but then went off — scoring 29 of his 31 points after halftime. He hit a season-high seven threes.
The Lakers scored 39 points in the third quarter alone. That blew the game wide open.
For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points. But the supporting cast let him down badly. Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo combined to go 0-for-15 from the floor. The Wolves shot just 35.7% overall and a season-worst 22.5% from three.
Key Player Stats — Game 3
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 31 | 11 | 11 | — |
| Austin Reaves | 31 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Deandre Ayton | 14 | 12 | — | — |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 34 | — | — |
| Others | Struggled | — | — |
Stat to note: The Lakers turned 11 Timberwolves turnovers into 20 points. Forced errors decided this game.
Head-to-Head Season Series Stats — Key Numbers
Here’s how the two teams’ main players stacked up across the matchups they played in:
Luka Dončić vs. Minnesota (2025-26 Regular Season)
| Game | PTS | REB | AST | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 49 | 11 | 8 | W |
| Oct 29, 2025 | DNP | — | — | W |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 31 | 11 | 11 | W |
Luka went for 49 and then 31 in his two active games against Minnesota this season. That’s an average of 40 points, 11 rebounds, and 9.5 assists in those two games. Elite output.
Anthony Edwards vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2025-26 Regular Season)
| Game | PTS | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | 31 | L |
| Oct 29, 2025 | DNP | L |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 34 | L |
Edwards scored well in both games he played — 31 and 34 points. But he had no support. In Game 3, the rest of the team shot terribly. You can’t win when your co-stars go 0-for-15.
2025-26 Season Stats: How Both Teams Compare?
Regular Season Team Stats (Through the Series)
| Stat | Lakers | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 43–25 | 41–27 |
| Points Per Game (Luka) | 32.9 | — |
| Points Per Game (Edwards) | — | 29.5 |
| True Shooting % | 59.3 | 58.8 |
| Offensive Rating | 116.8 | 117.5 |
| 3PT% | ~36.6% | ~37.7% |
| West Seed | 3rd | 6th |
Both teams were close in the standings. Yet the Lakers owned the season series 3-0.
Key Player Season Averages (2025-26)
Los Angeles Lakers — Top Players
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 32.9 | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Austin Reaves | ~21+ | ~5 | ~5 |
| Deandre Ayton | ~13 | ~10 | ~2 |
| Rui Hachimura | ~14 | ~4 | ~1.5 |
Minnesota Timberwolves — Top Players
| Player | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | 29.5 | 5.7 | 4.5 |
| Julius Randle | ~19 | ~7 | ~4 |
| Rudy Gobert | ~12 | ~13 | ~2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | ~14 | ~4 | ~2 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | ~12 | ~3 | ~3 |
Why the Lakers Won the Season Series 3-0?
Three games. Three different stories. But one clear pattern.
1. Luka was on another level. In his two active games, Dončić put up monster numbers. The Wolves had no answer for him. In Game 1, he scored 49. In Game 3, he got a triple-double. That’s a mismatch no team can easily fix.
2. Edwards had no help. Ant scored 31 and 34 in his games. That’s great work. But when your second and third options shoot 0-for-15 combined in a key game, you lose. Edwards can’t carry a team alone against a squad this good.
3. Lakers forced turnovers. In Game 3, LA turned 11 Timberwolves turnovers into 20 points. They were physical and disciplined on defense even without LeBron.
4. Depth and clutch play. The one-point game in October showed the Lakers have depth. Even without both stars, they still held on. That kind of win shows mental toughness.
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All-Time Head-to-Head: Lakers vs. Timberwolves
The Lakers and Timberwolves have a long history. Here’s the all-time picture:
- Total regular-season games played: 136+
- Lakers all-time wins: 90
- Timberwolves all-time wins: 46
- Playoff series played: Multiple, including the 2025 first-round series
The Lakers hold a big edge overall. But recent years have swung back toward Minnesota.
2025 Playoff Series (First Round)
The Timberwolves beat the Lakers 4-1 in the first round in 2025. That was fresh in everyone’s mind heading into the 2025-26 season. The Lakers used this season as payback — sweeping Minnesota in the regular season this time around.
| 2025 Playoff Game | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Timberwolves | 117–95 |
| Game 2 | Lakers | 94–85 |
| Game 3 | Timberwolves | 116–104 |
| Game 4 | Timberwolves | 116–113 |
| Game 5 | Timberwolves | 116–113 |
Anthony Edwards had 43 points in Game 4. Jaden McDaniels added 30 in Game 3. LeBron James was the top scorer for LA in many of those games, but Minnesota’s depth was too much.
2025-26 Playoff Picture: How Did It End?
The regular-season sweep mattered in the standings. But the playoffs told a different story.
- The Lakers (4th seed) beat the Rockets in the first round (4-2), then faced Oklahoma City in the second round — where OKC swept them 4-0.
- The Timberwolves (6th seed) beat Denver in the first round (4-2), then faced San Antonio in the second round — where the Spurs beat them 4-2.
Neither team made it to the conference finals. But both were competitive teams who went deep into May. The season series win gave the Lakers the tiebreaker edge they needed when seeding was close.
Standout Performers Worth Watching
Luka Dončić — Lakers
Luka is the reason the Lakers swept this series. His 49-point game in October was one of the best individual performances of the season. He’s top 3 in the league in scoring at 32.9 PPG. Against Minnesota specifically, he’s been dominant.
- Career history vs. Minnesota: Consistently strong. His size, skill, and IQ make him hard to stop.
- Biggest trait in this matchup: His free throw drawing. He got to the line 19 times in Game 1 alone.
Anthony Edwards — Timberwolves
Edwards is one of the best young players in the game. He scored 65 combined points in his two games against LA. The problem was never his effort or production — it was the players around him.
- Season average: 29.5 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 4.5 APG
- Biggest need: Better shooting from his supporting cast on big nights
Austin Reaves — Lakers
Reaves was a key factor in the season sweep. His 25-point, 11-assist game in Game 1 was big. His 31-point explosion in Game 3 (29 in the second half) sealed the sweep. He hit 7 threes in that game — a season high.
Julius Randle — Timberwolves
Randle scored 26 in Game 1. He’s been a solid second option for Minnesota since joining from New York. But in the losses to LA, he wasn’t consistent enough to flip the series.
3 Things the Stats Tell Us That Analysts Miss
1. Minnesota’s three-point shooting is its Achilles’ heel. In Game 3, the Wolves shot 22.5% from three. That was their season worst. Against a Lakers team that defends the arc well, this is a real problem. If DiVincenzo and McDaniels don’t shoot well, Minnesota’s offense collapses.
2. The Lakers win without LeBron. LeBron sat out all three games of the sweep in the March game, and the two key bench-win games. LA went 3-0 anyway. That tells you the roster depth is real. Luka doesn’t need LeBron to beat this Minnesota squad.
3. Turnovers are a bigger deal than the box score shows. In Game 3, Minnesota had 21 turnovers. The Lakers converted those into 20 points. That 20-point swing is huge. It’s not just about who scores — it’s about who gives the ball away.
FAQ: Timberwolves vs Lakers Player Stats
Q: Who scored the most points in the 2025-26 Timberwolves vs Lakers series? A: Luka Dončić, with 49 points in Game 1 on October 24, 2025. That’s the highest single-game score in the matchup this season.
Q: Did Anthony Edwards score well against the Lakers? A: Yes. He had 31 points in Game 1 and 34 points in Game 3. The problem was his supporting cast, not his effort.
Q: Did the Lakers sweep the Timberwolves in the 2025-26 regular season? A: Yes. The Lakers won all three games: 128-110, 116-115, and 120-106.
Q: How did LeBron James do in the series? A: LeBron sat out two of the three games due to injuries (elbow and foot). He was not a factor in the season series.
Q: Who was Minnesota’s best player in this matchup? A: Anthony Edwards. He was the only Wolf who showed up consistently. Randle had a good Game 1, but the team as a whole underperformed.
Q: What was the closest game between these two teams in 2025-26? A: Game 2 on October 29, 2025. The Lakers won 116-115. One point separated them.
Q: Did Rudy Gobert play a key role in any of these games? A: Gobert is a strong rebounder and rim protector for Minnesota. But the box score from these matchups shows his impact was limited in games where the team’s offense broke down around him.
Q: What’s the all-time head-to-head record between these two teams? A: The Lakers hold a large all-time edge, with about 90 wins versus 46 for the Timberwolves across 136+ regular-season games.
Q: Did the Timberwolves beat the Lakers in the 2025 playoffs? A: Yes. Minnesota beat LA 4-1 in the 2025 first-round playoff series. The Lakers used the 2025-26 season to get their revenge with a 3-0 sweep.
Q: Who is the better team between these two right now? A: Based on the 2025-26 regular-season data, the Lakers had the edge in their direct matchups. But both teams are playoff-level squads. The gap is small — it comes down to Luka vs. no Luka on game day.
Final Takeaway
The Timberwolves vs Lakers matchup in 2025-26 gave fans some great basketball.
You had Luka’s historic 49-point game. You had a one-point thriller in Minneapolis. You had Reaves going nuclear in the second half to close out a sweep.
The stats paint a clear picture: Luka Dončić was unstoppable against this team. Anthony Edwards was great but didn’t get enough help. And the Lakers, even without LeBron James for much of the stretch, found a way to win every single time.
