LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 13 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The LA Lakers resume on-court action after five days against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday at the Target Center. Both teams have the same number of losses, with the Lakers 13-11 on the season and Timberwolves 12-11. It's their third meeting this year.

Anthony Davis and Co. won the opening night game 110-103 at home, while the Timberwolves earned the bragging rights on Dec. 2 at Friday's venue with a 109-80 result. The game tends to be in the Timberwolves' favor again, as they are the more in-form team with four wins in their past five outings.

Meanwhile, the Lakers have just two wins in that span against minnows Utah and Portland. To make matters worse, LeBron James won't suit up, while several other role players remain sidelined. The onus will be on Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell to lead the team, but both have been streaky.

On the other hand, the Timberwolves are coming off a streak-snapping 114-106 loss to the Warriors. However, the Anthony Edwards-Julius Randle tandem is meshing well lately. Their depth and versatility remain better against a shorthanded Lakers team, giving them the edge to tie LA's season record after Friday.

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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report for Dec. 13

LA Lakers injury report

The Lakers will be without six players on Friday. LeBron James is out with a left foot sprain, Jaxson Hayes has a right ankle sprain, and Jalen Hood-Schifino is dealing with a left hamstring strain. Bronny James is out on G League assignment.

Meanwhile, Christian Wood and Jarred Vanderbilt, who are yet to make season debuts, are still recovering from offseason surgeries. They remain without a timetable for return.

Austin Reaves is questionable to return after a five-game absence. He was out with a left pelvic contusion. Anthony Davis is probable to play with left plantar fasciitis.

Update: Austin Reaves and Anthony Davis have been upgraded to available.

Minnesota Timberwolves injury report

The Timberwolves have five players on their injury report. Joe Ingles is the only injury-related absentee. He is dealing with a left soleus strain. Meanwhile, Jaylen Clark, Jesse Edwards, Leonard Miller and Daishen Nix are on G League assignments.

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LA Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Dec. 13

LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart

The Lakers will see multiple lineup changes. Austin Reaves will start alongside Gabe Vincent in the backcourt. Max Christie will replace Dalton Knecht while Rui Hachimura and Anthony Davis will retain their places.

PG	Gabe Vincent	D'Angelo Russell
SG	Austin Reaves	Cam Reddish	Quincy Olivari
SF	Max Christie	Dalton Knecht	Maxwell Lewis
PF	Rui Hachimura	Armel Traore
C	Anthony Davis	Christian Koloko

Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup and depth chart

The Timberwolves remain unlikely to change their usual starting lineup, featuring Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert.

PG	Mike Conley	Donte DiVincenzo	Rob Dillingham
SG	Anthony Edwards	Terrence Shannon Jr.
SF	Jaden McDaniels	Nickeil Walker-Alexander	Josh Minott
PF	Julius Randle	PJ Dozier
C	Rudy Gobert	Naz Reid	Luka Garza