The Lakers (1-1) are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) at 7 p.m. on Spectrum SportsNet in the third regular season game of the 2020-21 season.
Below are three things to know ahead of the matchup:
PLAYING AGAINST A PREMIER STRETCH FIVE
Karl Anthony Towns is a terrific post up player, but he’s increasingly hurt defenses with his ability to shoot the three, going from 4.6 threes attempted per game in 2018-19 to 7.9 in 2019-20, of which he hit 41.2 percent, a blistering hit rate for a big man (or anybody).