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Grab your popcorn folks, Game 5 of the first round Western Conference playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers is upon us! Here's everything you need to know about catching the action live, plus a breakdown of the odds and injuries.
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- Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 5
- Series: 2025 NBA Playoffs First Round
- Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- TV Channels: TNT, truTV
- Live Stream: Jazz Sports
Game Odds and Injuries
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Rob Dillingham (ankle) - OUT
Los Angeles Lakers
PF Maxi Kleber (foot) - QUESTIONABLE
Game 5 Odds
The Lakers are slightly favored in Game 5, with many betting sites putting them at around a 5.5-point advantage (as per BetOnline). However, always remember that odds can change throughout the day, so keep an eye on your bookmaker of choice for the latest updates.
Series Overview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are just one game away from clinching the series after outscoring the Lakers 32-19 in the fourth quarter of Game 4 and securing a 116-113 victory. Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role in the victory, scoring 16 points in the final 12 minutes and making three of five 3-pointers.
With a 3-1 lead, the Timberwolves have control of the series and will look to close things out in Game 5. The Lakers, however, are determined not to let the season end just yet. They are 13-4 in their last 17 games, and while they are 2-5 in their last seven meetings with the Timberwolves, they know anything can happen in a playoff series.
According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index, the Lakers have a 61.3% chance of defeating the Timberwolves in Game 5. Let's see if they can keep their playoff dreams alive and force a Game 6!
In the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Timberwolves and Lakers square off in Game 5, taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. With a 10 p.m. ET tip-off, fans can tune in to TNT and truTV for TV coverage or stream the game live on Jazz Sports. Even with the Timberwolves holding a 3-1 series lead after a clutch Game 4 performance from Anthony Edwards, the resilient Lakers aim to prolong the series. The Lakers currently have a 5.5-point advantage in Game 5, as per BetOnline, although odds may shift before the game commences. As the playoffs continue, ESPN's Basketball Power Index gives the Lakers a 61.3% chance of defeating the Timberwolves in Game 5, making for an exciting matchup in the world of basketball sports. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves' PG Rob Dillingham remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while the Lakers' PF Maxi Kleber continues to be questionable with a foot concern.
