MIN vs LAL Dream11 Prediction: The No.1 seed, Minnesota Timberwolves, will once again face off against Lebron James-led Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown at the Target Center arena. In their previous matchup, the Timberwolves secured a victory, defeating the Lakers 118-111 on their home court.
Currently, the Minnesota Timberwolves are riding a six-game winning streak at home and aim to extend it to seven against the Lakers. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers are seeking redemption and hope to secure back-to-back road victories.
MIN vs LAL Basketball Match Details
- Date: Sunday 31st December 2023
- Time:6:30 AM IST
- How to Watch Live: Sports 18, Jio Cinema
- Location:600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis
- Arena: Target Center
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Prediction
Minnesota Timberwolves (23-7)
Sitting comfortably in the first position in the Western Conference, the Timberwolves have just lost 1 out of their last 13 home games. Minnesota Timberwolves is scoring 113.5 points per game which puts them on 18th in the league but this team is led by defence (ranks 1st in NBA) as their opponent’s average is only 107.4 per game. They average 6 points more than their opponents.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves averaging 25.9 Points, 5.5 boards and 5.3 treys. Following him, Rudy Gobert is averaging a double-double with 12.4 PPG and 12 RPG. The other star players to watch are Karl Anthony who is averaging 21.6 points and 9.3 boards and Mike Conley is averaging 11.6 points and 6.2 assists which is the highest in the team.
Los Angeles Lakers (17-15)
The Los Angeles Lakers gained to the 8th position in the conference league, as they just beat the Hornets at home by 133-112. The Lakers star Lebron James has reached 30 points four times this month. James is averaging 25.1 PPG on 54% shooting from the field. He did not play against the Timberwolves in their first meeting but he will play tomorrow.
The Lakers rank 17th in the league in offence, averaging 114.1 points per game, and 16th in defence, allowing opponents to score 114.6 points per contest. Lebron James is averaging 25.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game, while Anthony Davis maintains averages of 24.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. Austin Reaves is one to look out for as he is averaging 15.1 points and 5.0 assists while shooting 37.4% behind the arc.
Team Squads:
(MIN) Timberwolves: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Kyle Anderson, Troy Brown Jr., Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Luka Garza, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Jordan McLaughlin, Leonard Miller, Shake Milton, Josh Minott, Wendell Moore Jr., Daishen Nix, Naz Reid, Karl-Anthony Towns.
(LAL) Lakers: Max Christie, Anthony Davis, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jalen Hood-Schifino, LeBron James, Maxwell Lewis, Taurean Prince, Austin Reaves, Cam Reddish, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent, Christian Wood, Colin Castleton, D’Moi Hodge, Alex Fudge.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
(MIN) Timberwolves: Jaylen Clark (Achilles)
(LAL) Lakers: Gabe Vincent (Knee Surgery)
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers H2H (Last 10 Matchups)
(MIN) Timberwolves: 5 Games Won
(LAL) Lakers: 5 Games Won
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers Fantasy Leaders
Points: Anthony Edwards (25.9) vs. Lebron James (25.3)
Rebounds: Rudy Gobert (12.0) vs. Anthony Davis (12.6)
Assists: Mike Conley (6.1) vs. Lebron James (7.3)
Steals: Anthony Edwards (1.3) vs. Lebron James (1.42)
Blocks: Rudy Gobert (2.3) vs. Anthony Davis (2.50)
Free Throw%: Mike Conley (95.10) vs. Austin Reaves (88.20)
Field Goal Percentage%: Rudy Gobert (62.0) vs. Lebron James (54.00)
Three Point Percentage%: Mike Conley (45.0) vs. Lebron James (41.3)
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