National games are aired on ESPN , ABC , and NBC .
The Lakers lead their series 3-1 . Game 5 is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29, at Crypto.com Arena. 2025-26 Regular Season Matchups
Minnesota currently leads the series 3-2 . They most recently lost Game 5 to Denver, 125-113, on April 27. Game 6 is scheduled for Thursday, April 30. National games are aired on ESPN , ABC , and NBC
The Timberwolves and Lakers completed their regular-season series in March 2026. The Lakers won the season series 3-0. Oct 24, 2025 Timberwolves 110– Lakers LAL won by 18 Oct 29, 2025 Lakers 116 –115 Timberwolves LAL won by 1 Mar 10, 2026 Timberwolves 106– 120 Lakers LAL won by 14 Where to Watch the Playoffs
As of today, both teams are competing in separate Western Conference matchups: news and highlights
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The and Los Angeles Lakers are not playing each other today, April 28, 2026. The Timberwolves are currently in the middle of a first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets , while the Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets . Current Playoff Series Status National games are aired on ESPN
You can stream live playoff action through the NBA App with NBA League Pass or on Peacock for NBC-broadcasted games. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports 2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights