Lakers vs. Wolves: Season Ups & Playoff Heartbreak
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a turbulent experience in the 2024–25 NBA season, getting eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves. The season was surely one of triumphs and challenges, confirming once again how utterly unpredictable the league can be.
Regular Season Matchups
As is common in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves had several matches throughout the regular season:
October 22, 2024: Timberwolves 103 – Lakers 110
Timberwolves suffered a historic – and unique – loss when LeBron James and his son Bronny played together in the NBA as the first fatherson duo. Los Angeles Lakers did pick up a well-deserved win, as Davis scored 36 and pulled down 16 rebounds.
December 2, 2024: Lakers 80 – Timberwolves 109
In this match, Timberwolves completely outshone the other team, thanks to Edwards sinking 42 points.
December 13, 2024: Lakers 87 – Timberwolves 97
Timberwolves managed to secure another ‘W’ in what was an extremely close match between the two sides.
February 27, 2025: Timberwolves 102 – Lakers 111
Lakers won this time in what was a run-of-the-mill regular-season game for them.
Playoff Series: Timberwolves Sweep Lakers 4–0
The Timberwolves swept the series in the first round of the playoffs, winning four straight games:
April 19, 2025: Timberwolves 117 – Lakers 95
The Timberwolves now lead the series 3–0.
April 22, 2025: Timberwolves 85 – Lakers 94
The Lakers stay alive with a close win to avoid being swept.
April 25, 2025: Timberwolves 116 – Lakers 104
The Timberwolves clinched the series with a commanding win.
April 27, 2025: Timberwolves 116 – Lakers 113
The Wolves decisively take the series in a tight contest.
April 30, 2025: Timberwolves 103 – Lakers 96
The Timberwolves finish off the Lakers in the final game of the series, completing the sweep for the series.
Prominent Performers
Anthony edwards: The timberwolves’ standout guard recorded a 42point performance during the regular season, followed by several scoring games during the playoffs.
LeBron James: Even with the early elimination of the Lakers, James remained on top of his game, netting 38 points during the playoff match.
Anthony Davis: The center opened the season on an explosive note for the Lakers, scoring 36 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, helping the Lakers gain early momentum.
In Other Developments
After the Lakers’ defeat, the achievement becomes historic for the timberwolves franchise. With players like Anthony Edwards leading the team, the chances of the timberwolves making the success.
