The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

Marcus Smart could miss his third consecutive game for the LA Lakers on Friday. The Lakers tip off their NBA Cup campaign with a crunch battle against the conference rivals, the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced rookie Adou Thiero has been cleared for live on-court contact work and will progress to five-on-five.

Lakers rookie Adou Thiero was cleared this week for live on-court contact work as part of his rehabilitation from left knee surgery.

Here's what you need to know about the NBA game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers, including broadcast information and start time.

The major storyline is Luka Dončić guiding the Lakers to a dominant win over a top-tier foe in the Western Conference, dispatching Minnesota by a final margin of 128-110. However, the Slovenian’s individual excellence is to be marveled at: