The Lakers (1-2) and Timberwolves (2-1) will square off in Game 4 at Target Center in Minneapolis on Sunday, with the visitors looking to level this Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Even with LeBron James delivering a vintage, powerhouse performance, the Lakers couldn’t avoid a gut-wrenching loss in Game 3 on Friday, falling 116-104 to the Timberwolves.
Los Angeles found themselves chasing the game for most of the night, leaning heavily on LeBron’s heroics, including a flurry of three consecutive triples in the final quarter to keep hope alive. However, turnovers proved to be the Lakers’ undoing, coughing the ball up 16 times and handing Minnesota 28 easy points in the process.
Anthony Edwards slammed the door shut in the fourth, coming up clutch with a string of critical plays, capped by a dagger three-pointer with just over a minute left to stretch the Wolves’ lead to nine and ice the contest.
Lakers’ star Luka Doncic battled through a stomach bug and struggled to find his rhythm on the court. The good news? He’s expected to be back at full health for the next outing, and with his bounce-back potential, a big scoring night could be right around the corner.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Lakers vs. Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA Tournament.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves radio station
- National radio stations: SiriusXM channel 86, 82
- Lakers radio stations: KSPN 710 AM (ESPN Los Angeles)
- Timberwolves radio stations: KFXN-FM 100.3 FM (KFAN)
You can listen to the Lakers vs. Timberwolves live on SiriusXM. Team broadcasts will be available on channels 82 (Lakers) and 86 (Timberwolves).
Basketball fans in the local markets can listen to the game on KSPN 710 AM (ESPN Los Angeles) and KFXN-FM 100.3 FM (KFAN).
New subscribers can enjoy SiriusXM for free for four months. Listen to live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games, plus NASCAR, college sports and more. Stay updated with all the news and get all the analysis on multiple sport-specific channels.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves start time
- Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
Lakers vs. Timberwolves will tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET or 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The game will be played at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Lakers vs. Timberwolves schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 19 | Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95 | — | — |
| April 22 | Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85 | — | — |
| April 25 | Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104 | — | — |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when previous series end.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Play-In Tournament | April 15-18 |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 5-6 |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 12 |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 21 |
| NBA Finals begin | June 5 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 22 |
| NBA Draft in Brooklyn | June 25-26 |
Related Links
