Mon Oct 27 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Timberwolves Suffer Embarrassing Loss to Lakers in Prime Time Debut
LOS ANGELES, CA – In their first-ever NBA game broadcast on Amazon Prime, the Minnesota Timberwolves were thoroughly dismantled by the Los Angeles Lakers on a warm Los Angeles night. The Lakers, despite missing LeBron James, cruised to a decisive victory, leaving Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to lament, “This was one of the worst defensive performances that we’ve had in a long time.”
The game started hot, with Luka Dončić erupting for 23 points in the first 11 minutes, countered by Anthony Edwards’ 14. Both teams shot well, but Minnesota’s early offensive rebounding advantage quickly faded.
The Lakers, fueled by the defensive intensity of Marcus Smart and Jarred Vanderbilt, slowly took control. Dončić relentlessly attacked the basket, drawing fouls and racking up 32 points by halftime, giving the Lakers a 67-63 lead.
The Timberwolves’ foul trouble worsened in the second half. Edwards and Julius Randle provided limited offensive production as the Lakers, led by Dončić, extended their lead. Dončić capped off the dominant performance with a difficult three-pointer and a shimmy towards the crowd, prompting a timeout from Finch. The Lakers’ dominance continued, with the crowd even chanting for Bronny James, who made a late appearance.
Finch waved the white flag with nearly four minutes remaining, down 23, inserting his bench players. Post-game, Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo expressed frustration with their team’s defensive effort.
The Timberwolves’ locker room was somber, with players frustrated by foul calls. Jaden McDaniels refused to speak extensively, hinting at potentially “crazy things” he might say.
The Timberwolves will remain in Los Angeles overnight before returning to Minnesota. They face the Indiana Pacers in their home opener on Sunday, October 26th, at 6:00 PM CT. The game will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network – North.
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