Minnesota at L.A. Lakers 10:30 ET
Lakers (+) over Timberwolves- Minnesota is in a tie with Denver for the final playoff spot in the West with three games to go but hold the tie-breaker and will welcome the return of Jimmy Butler tonight. Butler missed 17-games with a knee injury and hope to revive the Timberwolves who have lost nine of their last 14 games including their last two. They are 12-13 on the road against the West including a win at Los Angeles (3-0 vs Lakers this season) on Christmas Day. No gifts today...take LAKERS!