Lakers vs Timberwolves Game 2: Live updates and highlights

Lakers vs Timberwolves Game 2: Live updates and highlights
The Los Angeles Lakers will look to even their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves when Game 2 of the matchup takes place on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles lost Game 1 by a final score of 117-95 and got beaten pretty badly in several categories. Perhaps its worst deficiency came on the boards, where it gave up 11 offensive rebounds, which led to 23 second-chance points. The team also has a lot of work to do on the offensive end after it shot a very poor 39.8% in Game 1 and only had one player reach the 20-point mark.
Check back here for the latest updates and highlights from Game 2.
What channel is Lakers vs Timberwolves game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: TNT/Spectrum SportsNet
Start time: 7 p.m. Pacific time
Where to watch Lakers vs Timberwolves on live stream
Watch Lakers vs Timberwolves live on SlingTV
Lakers vs Timberwolves injury updates:
Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham (right ankle sprain) is out.
Lakers: Maxi Kleber (right foot surgery recovery) is out.

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