The Timberwolves lost 120-106 to the Lakers in a late-night game, marking the end of a five-game win streak that saw them drop to fifth place in the Western Conference playoff race. The Wolves defense allowed the Lakers to win the third quarter 39-23, allowing them to take control of the game. This defeat marks the third time the Lakers have beaten the Wolves 3-0 in the season series. Despite this, the Wolves have lost some of their ground in the playoff race and are in a tiebreaker-wise situation against teams they are competing for seeds No. 3 through No. 7. The team's overall record is 1-9 against the teams they may face in the playoffs.