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Lakers vs. Timberwolves live score: Updated Game 5 results, highlights from 2025 NBA Playoffs

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Just months after acquiring Luka Doncic, the Lakers are on the brink of a first-round exit. 

The sixth-seeded Timberwolves own a 3-1 series lead over LeBron James and company coming into Wednesday night, with Anthony Edwards seeking to grow the list of stars he's beaten in the playoffs throughout his young career coming off a 43-point performance in Game 4. 

So far in the series, some of the Lakers' best efforts have gone for naught. Doncic has scored over 30 points in three of the four games, while James has at least 20 points in three of the four. But Los Angeles has only been able to pull out a Game 2 victory in which it held Minnesota to 85 points. In the two matchups since, the Timberwolves' scoring depth has been too much for a Lakers team that's heavily relying on its starters.

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Edwards has been the focal point of the Timberwolves' success. His huge Game 4 performance was the headliner, but the young guard has also displayed his all-around improvements, totaling 23 assists, 31 rebounds, and just six turnovers in the series so far. Beyond Edwards, Julius Randle (22.5 points per game), Jaden McDaniels (19.8 points per game), and Naz Reid (13.8 points per game) have all stepped their games up to the playoff stage, as well.

If Wednesday's matchup results in a Lakers loss, the team would enter a fascinating offseason with a 40-year-old James and prime Doncic on the roster — but first, the two superstars will seek to extend their season another day. Meanwhile, one more win would send Edwards and the Timberwolves to the second round for the second consecutive season.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as the Timberwolves take on the Lakers in Game 5 of the teams' first-round series. Follow along with the action below.

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves live score

 

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Lakers vs. Timberwolves highlights from Game 5 of 2025 NBA playoffs

(All times ET)

9:27 p.m. — LeBron James also seems pretty loose for Game 5, rapping Eminem's "The Way I Am" to himself during warmups.

9:08 p.m. — Lakers head coach JJ Redick, who kept his starters in the game for the entire second half in Game 4, didn't take it kindly when asked pregame whether he'd lean on his assistant for subbing decisions in Game 5.

"You think I don't talk to my assistants about substitutions every single timeout?" Redick said before storming out.

8:36 p.m. — Anthony Edwards looks relaxed, just a win away from sending the Lakers home.

8:17 p.m. — LeBron James and Luka Doncic have both famously been at their best in elimination games. Will they keep Los Angeles afloat tonight?

8:14 p.m. — Maxi Kleber, who the Lakers acquired from the Mavericks in the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, is seeking to make his Los Angeles debut tonight. Kleber, an eight-year veteran, has been out since Jan. 25 with a foot injury. If he plays, he could give the Lakers an extra shooter.

8:12 p.m. — Fresh off his 43-point game last time out, Anthony Edwards is in the building for Game 5.

Lakers vs. Timberwolves start time

  • Date: Wednesday, April 30
  • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET

Game 5 between Los Angeles and Minnesota will begin at 10 p.m. ET. The matchup will be played at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

    How to watch Lakers vs. Timberwolves Game 5

    • TV channel: TNT, truTV
    • Live stream: Max, Sling

    TNT and truTV will broadcast Lakers vs. Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Those who need an alternate viewing option can also stream on Max or Sling.

    Lakers vs. Timberwolves schedule

    DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live stream
    April 19Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95——
    April 22Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85——
    April 25Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104——
    April 27Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113——
    April 30Game 510 p.m.TNT, Sling
    May 2Game 6*TBDTBD
    May 4Game 7*TBDTBD

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    Daniel Mader

    Daniel Mader joined Sporting News as an editorial intern in 2024 following his graduation from Penn State University. Previously, he covered Penn State, high school and local sports beats for NBC Sports, the Centre Daily Times, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Daily Collegian and LancasterOnline. He grew up in Lancaster, Penn., with a love for baseball that’ll never fade, but could also talk basketball or football for days.