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Lakers, Timberwolves Starting Lineups Announced Ahead of Friday Matchup
Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent (7) guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Lakers, Timberwolves Starting Lineups Announced Ahead of Friday Matchup

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Ricardo Klein  |  Last updated Oct 24, 2025 8:23 PM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves for their second game of the season on Friday.

The Lakers will look for their first win of the season, while the Timberwolves will look to stay perfect and move to 2-0. This game is a rematch of the first round series from the 2025 playoffs, when the Timberwolves dismantled the Lakers in five games.

Los Angeles will trot out the same starting five they did from opening night.

The Lakers will have a starting lineup that consists of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.

Los Angeles will host the Timberwolves for the first of three matchups this season.

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This article first appeared on FanNation All Lakers and was syndicated with permission.

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