Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers Game 5 Preview, Odds, Predictions, Picks (May 1)
- Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 5 odds favor Los Angeles, -225.
- The Lakers lost game 4 116-113.
- Over/Under line is set at 209.5
Lakers have to react. They lost Game 4 and are one loss away from elimination. Luka and LeBron need to get some help. Otherwise, Edwards and the guys are going to clinch the series.
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How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, May 1, 10 pm ET
- Where: crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch: TNT
NBA Playoffs Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | +190 | +5.5 | 209.5 |
| Lakers | -225 | -5.5 | 209.5 |
Game Preview
The Timberwolves flipped the result in the finish of Game 4 to win the game, which was on the line for them. Anthony Edwards scored 43 points with 9 boards and six assists. He was 44 minutes on the floor.
The silent hero, Julius Randle, racked 25 points and 7 boards, while Josh McDaniels had 15 but grabbed 11 boards. Naz Reid had a huge role in the finish, scoring 8 of his 12 points in the final few minutes.
Luka scored 38 points, LeBron scored 27 with 12 boards and 8 assists, and Rui Hachimura had 23. We need to mention Austin Reaves as well with 17. The key to this loss was horrible productivity off the bench, with the non-starters contributing with just 6 points.
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It was obvious that the Lakers didn’t have the right game, with Luka and James playing 46 minutes each. That caught them in the end, when T-Wolves pressured them which led to their mistakes.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Head to Head
The T-Wolves have a 3-1 lead. During the regular part of the season both teams won two games apiece.
Timberwolves vs. Lakers Game 5 Predictions
The Lakers have no choice but to be hard, and knowing their status, they’ll get favorable officiating at home, that’s for sure. However, due to the fatigue, we don’t think they will win. For safety precautions, we pick T-Wolves to defend against a 5.5-point spread.
- Free NBA picks: Timberwolves +5.5
