Sun Apr 13 22:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Lakers to Host Timberwolves in First Round of 2025 Playoffs
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Lakers will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the league announced Sunday. The series will begin at Crypto.com Arena on either April 19th or 20th, with the Lakers holding home-court advantage as the #3 seed in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves secured the #6 seed after defeating the Utah Jazz on Sunday, a result that solidified their playoff position following wins by the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers in their respective season finales.
The Lakers, who rested key players including LeBron James and Luka Doncic in their final regular season game, finished the season with a 2-2 record against the Timberwolves. While the Lakers won their first encounter, a memorable game featuring the father-son duo of LeBron and Bronny James, they struggled in two subsequent games in Minneapolis, suffering from offensive woes and high turnover counts. Their final matchup, however, saw the Lakers emerge victorious against a depleted Timberwolves team missing key players. This upcoming series is anticipated to be a closely contested matchup with both teams entering at full strength. This marks the first time since 2012 that the Lakers will enjoy home-court advantage in a playoff series.
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