Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Final Score & Over/Under Result — Oct 29, 2025

Austin Reaves orchestrated a thrilling one-point victory for the Lakers, steering them past Minnesota in a defensive grind that defied the teams' recent scoring patterns. Los Angeles won 116–115 with a combined total of 231, a stark departure from their earlier meeting this season when the Lakers routed the Timberwolves 128–110 (238 combined). Both offenses sputtered in the fourth quarter, combining for just 48 points—the lowest-scoring frame of the night—after the opening quarter ignited both teams with 66 combined points.

Reaves orchestrated the Lakers' offense with 28 points and 16 assists, while Jake LaRavia added 27 points and 8 rebounds to anchor Los Angeles' attack. For Minnesota, Julius Randle's 33 points and 6 assists kept the Timberwolves competitive throughout, supported by Jaden McDaniels' 30 points and 7 rebounds. The game tightened dramatically in the second half: after a 120–111 first-half advantage for the combined scoring, the second half yielded just 111 combined points. Minnesota's 29 fourth-quarter points nearly stole the game, but the Lakers' disciplined close—just 19 points in the final frame—held firm to secure the one-point edge.