The key center’s imprudence in wanting to punch his own teammate in the game against the Pelicans could prove disastrous for the Lakers game.
Precisely because Gobert is an excellent player on the five, who directs the defense and at the same time could slow down LeBron James’ advances, this lock cannot be rated highly enough for the Wolves’ chances of success.
The sports betting providers seem to be assuming the worst and have set their Lakers Timberwolves betting odds in such a way that the lilac-golden go into this race as the clear favorites with an average of 1.40.
Nonetheless, many NBA fans would probably only want to accept the 1.40 offered for a Purple Gold win if the Frenchman were actually absent.
Although the Lakers won the last showdown on April 1st with 123:111, after the season duels it is 2:1 for the Wolves – even 4:1 if you also count the preseason matches.
Minnesota also ended the season on a good run, winning 70% of their last 10 regular-season games, albeit mostly against the weaker franchises.
