The Lakers narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 116-115 in an away game. They defeated their opponents in the first five games of the season and avenged their 4-1 elimination in the playoffs last season.
New center Ayton scored 17 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block on 8-of-11 shooting. In his first victory over the Timberwolves, Ayton scored 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting and 8 rebounds.
In these two games, Timberwolves center Gobert averaged only 5.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block per game.