Onde assistir Lakers x Timberwolves ao vivo hoje: duelo sem LeBron no Target Center

Lakers e Timberwolves duelam nesta quarta-feira, 29 de outubro, às 22h30, no Target Center, em Minneapolis. A partida, válida pela temporada regular da NBA, terá transmissão ao vivo exclusiva no Disney+. O confronto perde força com as ausências confirmadas de LeBron James e Luka Doncic no time de Los Angeles.

Lakers and Timberwolves clash this Wednesday, October 29, at 10:30 PM, at Target Center in Minneapolis. The regular-season NBA game will be broadcast live exclusively on Disney+. The matchup loses strength with the confirmed absences of LeBron James and Luka Doncic from the Los Angeles team.

LeBron continues recovering from sciatic nerve pain. Doncic, recently acquired via trade with the Mavericks, suffered two injuries early in the season and will miss at least seven days. Anthony Edwards, 24, will be the Wolves’ main highlight.

• Broadcast: Disney+ (included in ESPN package).
• Time: 10:30 PM (Brasília).
• Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis.

Edwards leads Wolves at home

Anthony Edwards averages 28 points in the last five games. The shooting guard led Minnesota to a win over Denver in the previous round. The Wolves’ defense allows just 102 points per game at home.

Coach Chris Finch will start Edwards, Mike Conley, and Rudy Gobert. The bench features Naz Reid, who scored 22 points in the last matchup. Minnesota holds the fourth position in the West.

Lakers adjust rotation without stars

Los Angeles relies on Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell to create plays. Reaves recorded 30 points in the loss to Phoenix. Coach JJ Redick promoted Dalton Knecht to the starting lineup.

The Lakers’ defense allowed 118 points in the two games without Doncic. The team seeks its third straight road win. Center Jaxson Hayes gains extra minutes in the paint.

History favors Minnesota

Last season, the Wolves eliminated the Lakers in the playoffs 4-1. Edwards totaled 147 points in the series. LeBron scored 127 and Doncic 138 in five games.

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Minnesota won the last three head-to-head meetings at Target Center. The Lakers have not beaten the Wolves in Minneapolis since 2022. Wednesday’s duel tests the new Los Angeles lineup.

Full schedule on Disney+

Disney+ airs more NBA this Wednesday. Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics play at 8 PM. Game 5 of the World Series, between Dodgers and Blue Jays, starts at 9 PM.

European soccer is also featured. Bayern Munich vs Cologne opens the German Cup at 4:45 PM. In the Copa del Rey, Villarreal visits Cuidad de Lucena at 5 PM.

Other NBA matchups this week

Golden State Warriors host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. Disney+ broadcasts the game at 11 PM. Miami Heat and New York Knicks close Friday’s slate at 8:30 PM.

Milwaukee Bucks face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. All games include Portuguese narration. The package offers replays and real-time stats.

Numbers that define the matchup

Minnesota converts 39% of three-pointers at home. Edwards leads the NBA in steals, with 2.8 per game. The Wolves shoot 48% from the field.

Los Angeles forces 15 turnovers per game. Reaves averages 7 assists. The Los Angeles team seeks balance between offense and defense without its main stars.