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Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Preview & How to Watch, Dec 18, 2026

NBA · 8:00 PM EST · Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · Spectrum Sports Net
Target Center
Preview
Los Angeles Lakers2-0
Minnesota Timberwolves2-0

Friday, 8:00 PM ET on Spectrum Sports Net.

The Timberwolves host the Lakers on Friday, Dec 18, at Target Center. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (7:00 CT, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT) on Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +.

How we get these numbers

How to watch

Matchup
Lakers atTimberwolves
Tip-off
Fri, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM ET · 7:00 CT · 6:00 MT · 5:00 PT
TV
Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +
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?

Spectrum Sports Net, Spectrum Sports Net +, Friday at 8:00 PM ET.

What time is the Lakers vs Timberwolves game?

8:00 PM ET on Friday, Dec 18, which is 5:00 PT.

Scheduled for Friday, December 18, 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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