Game preview
Minnesota Timberwolves0-0at
Los Angeles Lakers0-0
Fri, Apr 9, 10:00 PM EDTCrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
MIN is dealing with minimal pressure: -2h on the body clock and 0h of zone shift.
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What to know before tip
- MIN is dealing with minimal pressure: -2h on the body clock and 0h of zone shift.
- Both teams are navigating a 4 in 6 spot, which raises the fatigue floor on each side.
- MIN is in game 4 of 4 on the road with 2,113 mi already logged before tip.
- Schedule context makes this worth a look.
Who's in, who's out
MIN
1 out- OutDonte DiVincenzoAchilles — Surgery · targeting Apr 1
LAL
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | MIN | LAL |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 48h | 48h |
| Rest swing | 0h | 0h |
| Travel in | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | -2h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 4 of 4 | Homestand · 4 of 5 |
| Miles before tip | 2,113 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | 4 in 6 | 4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 6 | 3 |
MIN carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 6 vs. LAL's 3.
How each side got here
MIN
0 miMIN stayed in Los Angeles, CA between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Los Angeles, CA
LAL
0 miLAL stayed in Los Angeles, CA between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Los Angeles, CA
Where this game sits in the run
MIN
Road tripMIN is on game 4 of 4 on the road, with 2,113 mi already behind it.
LAL
HomestandLAL is in game 4 of 5 on this homestand.