How To Watch Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Tonight As Playoff Race Heats Up

How To Watch Lakers Vs. Timberwolves Tonight As Playoff Race Heats Up...

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a high-stakes NBA matchup tonight, March 11, with major playoff implications for both teams. The game tips off at 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET) at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream it via Max (formerly HBO Max) with a subscription or through NBA League Pass.

Interest in the game is surging as the Lakers (34-30) cling to the 9th seed in the West, while the Timberwolves (44-21) battle for the top spot. Minnesota remains without star Karl-Anthony Towns (knee), but Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert pose a tough challenge for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers are coming off a 120-109 win over the Bucks but remain just 2.5 games ahead of the 11th-place Rockets.

Local viewers in Los Angeles can watch on Spectrum SportsNet, while Minnesota fans can tune in to Bally Sports North. The game is trending nationally due to LeBron’s pursuit of 40,000 career points and Minnesota’s push for the No. 1 seed. With 12 games left, every win matters for both teams.

For cord-cutters, streaming options include Sling TV (Orange + Sports Extra package), YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream, all of which carry TNT. NBA League Pass offers out-of-market access, though blackouts apply. The game is also available on TNT’s website or app with a valid cable login.

This marks the third meeting between the teams this season, with Minnesota winning the last matchup 118-111 on December 30. The Lakers won the prior game in October. Tonight’s result could significantly impact the Western Conference standings as the regular season enters its final month.