The Los Angeles Lakers open their 2025 NBA Playoffs campaign against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the first round. Here’s everything you need to know, including the date, tip-off time, and streaming details for viewers in the United States.
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The most compelling stretch of the NBA season is here, as the playoffs tip off with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers set to battle the seventh-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in a high-stakes first-round matchup.
With championship aspirations, LeBron is focused on leading L.A. back to the Finals. On the other side, the Timberwolves are eager to shake up the West by knocking off one of the league’s title favorites and making a statement of their own.
When will the Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves match be played?
Los Angeles Lakers take on Minnesota Timberwolves this Saturday, April 19, for the Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round. The game is set to kick off at 8:30 PM (ET).
Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves – Justin Ford/Getty Images
Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Time by State in the USA
ET: 8:30 PM
CT: 7:30 PM
MT: 6:30 PM
PT: 5:30 PM
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How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves in the USA
Get ready for this 2025 NBA Playoffs clash between Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Catch every thrilling moment of the action in the USA on Fubo (free trial). Other options: ABC, NBA League Pass.
