Minnesota Timberwolves (39-38) vs Los Angeles Lakers (38-38)
Friday, March 31, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Bamba out for LA and James questionable. Davis and Pippin probable. LAL improved to 38-38 after their 121-110 road win at Chicago Bulls. They did outrebound Chicago by 13 boards. Team shot 52% with 35% from three. LAL surrendered 51% shooting to the Bulls but only 9 of 33 from three. Davis and James combined for 63 points and nearly 60% shooting. Lakers have won three of five on the road shooting 46% and a +2.9 net rating by allowing 112.9 points per 100 possessions. Minnesota fell to 39-38 after their 107-100 home defeat to the Phoenix Suns. They did pull down six more boards than the Suns. Team shot 44% with 34% from three and 21 turnovers. T’Wolves limited the Suns to 42% shooting along with 30% from three. Minnesota has lost three of four at home shooting 45.6%, 33.6% from three and a -6.8 net rating by scoring 109.9 points per 100 possessions. Grizzlies showing improved form with Towns back. Play Minnesota -1.