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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview & How to Watch, Dec 16, 2026

NBA · 9:30 PM EST · Wed, Dec 16, 2026 · ESPN
Target Center
Preview
Los Angeles Lakers2-0
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0

Wednesday, 9:30 PM ET on ESPN.

The Timberwolves host the Lakers on Wednesday, Dec 16, at Target Center. Tip-off is 9:30 PM ET (8:30 CT, 7:30 MT, 6:30 PT) on ESPN, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, DAZN MIN.

How we get these numbers

How to watch

Matchup
Lakers atTimberwolves
Tip-off
Wed, Dec 16 · 9:30 PM ET · 8:30 CT · 7:30 MT · 6:30 PT
TV
ESPN, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, DAZN MIN
Where
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
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Lakers at Timberwolves

The two clubs · 2025-26
LAL
MIN
Edge
Wins
53
49
LAL
Net rating
+1.8
+3.3
MIN
Offensive rating
118.2
116.8
LAL
Defensive rating
116.4
113.5
MIN
True shooting
.609
.592
LAL
Effective FG
.573
.559
LAL
2025-26 regular season, until both clubs have played ten games. The full comparison is on Stat Savant.

Questions

What channel is the Lakers vs Timberwolves game on?

ESPN, Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, DAZN MIN, Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET.

What time is the Lakers vs Timberwolves game?

9:30 PM ET on Wednesday, Dec 16, which is 6:30 PT.

Scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2026. Schedule and matchup from ESPN. How we get our numbers

Northwest
W
L
GB
Timberwolves
2
0
—
Trail Blazers
2
0
—
Thunder
2
0
—
Nuggets
1
1
1
Jazz
1
1
1
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