Lakers vs. Timberwolves: First-round scouting report, prediction

SERIES SCHEDULE
(Best-of-seven, all times PT)
Game 1: Saturday, at L.A., 5:30 p.m. (ABC/Ch. 7)
Game 2: Tuesday, at L.A., 7 p.m. (TNT/SSN)
Game 3: Fri., April 25, at Minnesota, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN/SSN)
Game 4: Sun., April 27 at Minnesota, 12:30 p.m. (ABC/Ch. 7)
*Game 5: Wed., April 30, at L.A., time TBD (TV TBD)
*Game 6: Fri., May 2 at Minnesota, time TBD (TV TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 4 at L.A., time TBD (TV TBD)
* – If necessary
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Tied regular-season series, 2-2
Oct. 22: Lakers 110, T