Timberwolves beat Lakers in preseason opener at Acrisure Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the desert for a second consecutive year to play a pair of preseason games at Acrisure Arena.
On Friday, The Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves, but without their two big stars, Lebron James and Anthony Davis.
Lebron and AD dapping up Anthony Edwards of tonight's game. All 3 stars are out in JJ Redick's debut as Lakers head coach. @KESQ pic.twitter.com/wPpwHh3eRt
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 5, 2024
It was a big night for debuts nonetheless. Friday's game marked the first game for new Lakers coach JJ Reddick. Bronny James, Lebron's son, got his first on-court minutes in the NBA on Friday.
He looked a bit like his dad with a chase down block that brought a roar to the crowd.
BRONNY JAMES CHASEDOWN BLOCK 😳 pic.twitter.com/7FwjUpNXfU
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 5, 2024
Bronny James strong drive to the cup for his first #NBAPreseason points!
— NBA (@NBA) October 5, 2024
📺 MIN-LAL on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/WtZcuzR7f8
It wasn't the start the Lakers were looking for, however, as the Timberwolves won the game 124-107, with the fans seeing numerous big dunks from the Minnesota squad.
MY GOODNESS TJ 😳 pic.twitter.com/NT9fPnq38v
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 5, 2024
THROW IT DOWN, JOSH 😤 pic.twitter.com/nJ8sNMdSCL
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 5, 2024
AGAIN?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/Yiy01cjZdQ
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) October 5, 2024
The Lakers return to Acrisure Arena Sunday to take on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
According to reports, both Lebron and Davis are expected to play Sunday.
LeBron James will be held out of the Lakers’ first preseason game Friday vs MIN, sources told ESPN. Lakers coach JJ Redick said Thursday that LeBron and Anthony Davis would both play at some point this weekend. LAL plays again in Palm Springs on Sunday vs PHX
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 4, 2024
Lakers star Anthony Davis joins LeBron James and will not play tonight. Head coach JJ Redick just confirmed in his pregame presser. So, no LeBron and no AD tonight against Minnesota. @KESQ
— Blake Arthur (@BlakeArthur24) October 5, 2024
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