Lakers Rule Out Player for Game 3 Against Timberwolves
After tying the series 1-1 with a Game 2 victory on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers will meet up with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 on Friday. This is the first game of the series in Minnesota, so the Lakers will look to steal a victory on the road to take a series lead.
Game 3 will be a crucial game for both teams as the winner will take a 2-1 series lead. Given that both teams are a threat to go on a deep playoff run this year, every game is important to win from here on out. This is especially true for the Lakers, who only have up to two home games left in this series.
Advertisement
Ahead of Game 3, the Lakers made an injury announcement regarding one of their players.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ RedickDarren Yamashita-Imagn Images
For the Lakers to win their first-round series against the Timberwolves, it is important for the team to be as healthy as possible. Unfortunately for them, they recently announced that Maxi Kleber will remain out for Game 3 as he recovers from foot surgery.
The Lakers acquired Kleber from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this season as part of the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. However, the German native has yet to make his debut for the team after undergoing foot surgery. Additionally, Kleber has not suited up since January.
Advertisement
Kleber is currently listed as day-to-day with his injury, so there is a chance he can make his Lakers debut against Minnesota. His next opportunity to return to the court will be on Sunday for Game 4.
Related: Lakers' JJ Redick Announces Rui Hachimura News Before Game 3
Related: Celtics Announce Jrue Holiday News Before Game 3
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Chelsea sign Swiss international keeper Peng
Chelsea have completed the signing of Swiss international goalkeeper Livia Peng on a four-year deal. WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this afternoon. Advertisement Peng will officially join Chelsea from German Google-Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga club Werder Bremen when she becomes a free agent on 1 July 2025. The player started her senior career in her native Switzerland with FC Zürich. Spells with BK Häcken and Levante followed before Peng joined German club Werder Bremen in 2023. On the international stage, Peng has nine senior caps to her name for Switzerland. The keeper will now test herself alongside some of the world's very best players at new club Chelsea. After joining The Blues, Peng said 'It feels so good to be here. When I was 10, I dreamed of playing for Chelsea. Now, my childhood dream has come true and it's so exciting. I'm really happy to join the Chelsea family and get started. It's such a big club. Chelsea want to win titles and so do I. We're a good match. I'm hungry to win here.' Peng comes in as a replacement for Swedish keeper Zećira Mušović who is moving on this summer when her contract with the South West Londoners comes to an end.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Frankfurt extend contract with Germany defender Koch
Germany's Robin Koch in action during the UEFA Nations League semi final soccer match between Germany and Portugal. Koch has extended his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt two years ahead of schedule, signing a deal until 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. Sven Hoppe/dpa Germany defender Robin Koch has extended his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt two years ahead of schedule, signing a deal until 2030, the Bundesliga club said on Tuesday. Koch initially joined on loan from Leeds United for the 2023-24 season before then signing permanently for the German club. Advertisement He was linked to a move to Bayer Leverkusen, but has decided to stay at Frankfurt, where he will also be able to play in the Champions League next season. "I often listen to my gut feeling, and in this case it told me fairly early on that it was only right to extend my contract," the player said. "Eintracht Frankfurt was exactly the right place for me two years ago and it still is now. There's lots I still want to achieve here." Board member for sport Markus Krösche added: "We've managed to tie down an absolutely key player, which is an important statement. Robin is an important component of Eintracht Frankfurt and has played a big part in our success, helping to lead this very young team."
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Oilers Coach Sends 'Unraveling' Message After Panthers Take 2-1 Finals Lead
Oilers Coach Sends 'Unraveling' Message After Panthers Take 2-1 Finals Lead originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Stanley Cup Final shifted to Sunrise, FL, for Game 3 with the series tied at 1-1, but any sense of balance between both contenders quickly evaporated. Advertisement The Florida Panthers surged to an early lead and never let up, dismantling the Edmonton Oilers 6–1 on Monday night in one of the most lopsided games of the playoffs. The Panthers jumped ahead just 56 seconds into the game thanks to Brad Marchand's opener and slowly widened the gap until Edmonton came unglued midway through the third period. At that point, with the game out of reach, penalties piled up — 140 minutes in total, making it one of the most penalized Stanley Cup Final games in NHL history. Head coach Kris Knoblauch pointed to the context of the blowout when assessing his team's lack of composure. Advertisement 'Definitely the third period was an unraveling,' Knoblauch said after the game. 'It wouldn't have happened if it was a one- or two-goal game. It was boys being boys.' Oilers forward Evander Kane, who was ejected after receiving three minors and a misconduct, chimed in on the loss. 'We didn't play very well. That's evident,' Kane said. 'We have nobody to blame but ourselves. We can definitely be a lot better.' A fight breaks out during the third period between Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers in game three of the 2025 Stanley Cup Rassol-Imagn Images Despite the result, Oilers captain Connor McDavid said Edmonton's best hockey is still ahead. 'Obviously, it wasn't our best,' McDavid said. 'Not our best at all. I don't think our best has shown up all series long, but it's coming.' Advertisement Game 4 is Thursday night in Sunrise, where the Oilers will try to regroup before the Panthers push them to the brink. Related: Oilers Coach Takes Subtle Dig at NHL Referees With Sarcastic Message Related: Oilers' Evander Kane Sounds Off on Unfair Stanley Cup Final Officiating This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
