The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday at 8:30 ET/5:30 PT, airing on ABC. The Lakers finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, securing the third seed in the Western Conference and positioning themselves as contenders for the NBA Finals.
Minnesota's roster, led by standout player Anthony Edwards, presents a challenge for the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs. Game 1 of the series is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at Crypto.com Arena, marking the Lakers' first home-court advantage in a playoff series since 2012.