Experts have updated their Timberwolves vs. Lakers prediction following Minnesota's latest injury update on Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. See how the odds, best bets, and stat projections have shifted.

Based on Finch's comments, Gobert and Randle can both be ruled out for the second leg of Minnesota's back-to-back set Friday in Utah, and a return from either player in the final game of the road trip Sunday in Phoenix may be ambitious.

Minnesota gave up 48 points in the first quarter, rallied all the way back, then faded in a way that drew criticism from coach Chris Finch.

Gobert (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers. Gobert will miss a fifth straight game Thursday for Minnesota while managing a back issue. The Timberwolves will likely continue to lean on Naz Reid to pick up the slack in the frontcourt,

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into a 23-point hole early, Anthony Edwards was ejected during the third quarter and they remained without Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, and yet, the Wolves still found themselves in another nail-biter.

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Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) smiles with Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (R) on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena.

While Minnesota dealt with injuries to bigger names like Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert (back) in February, DiVincenzo's absence from the second unit was also keenly felt. The 24 points were his best showing in three games since making his return from a toe injury,