Anthony Edwards scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-87. Julius Randle added 21 points and Jaden McDaniels scored 18 for Minnesota, which won for the fifth time in six games.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James missed last Sunday’s game due to a foot injury and then left the team on Wednesday for what head coach JJ Redick called “personal reasons.” James has not been seen since and was absent again on Friday night when the Lakers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves,

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves will face off at the Target Center. For the game, the Lakers have announced their injury report (updated as of 3:30 Eastern Time).

Anthony Edwards has provided early Christmas gifts for NBA prop bettors, and Douglas Farmer's go-to handicap reigns true in tonight's matchup against the Lakers.

We've got another exciting Western Conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Los Angeles Lakers. Minnesota is 12-11 overall and 7-4 at home, while Los Angeles is 13-11 overall and 5-8 on the road.

The Los Angeles Lakers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number,