In their latest matchup on February 27, 2025, the Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 111–102. LeBron James led the Lakers with a dominant performance of 33 points, 17 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Austin Reaves added 23 points. For the Timberwolves, Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 25 points, and Anthony Edwards contributed 18 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.