Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Los Angeles Lakers Playoff History

For the first time since 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers earned a top-six seed in the Western Conference and did not have to earn their way through the Play-In Tournament. They finished as the No. 3 seed, and waited until the final moments of the regular season to learn that they would be facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round.The Timberwolves present an intriguing matchup for the Lakers. They were statistically one of the best teams in the league this season, and have strengths acros