After failing to advance to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, the Minnesota Timberwolves have had two games added to their schedule next week to fill the gaps that were left open while the results of the in-season tournament were pending.

The NBA has added two more games for the Los Angeles Lakers following their elimination from the Emirates NBA Cup. The Lakers will now play two games while the NBA Cup knockout stage occurs next week.

The Los Angeles Lakers have received their regular season contests that will replace the quarterfinals and semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup on their schedule.

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.

The Lakers had their worst offensive game of this season and suffered their fifth loss in their last seven games.

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. For the game, they have announced their injury report (updated as of 4:30 Eastern Time). The Lakers have ruled out Jaxson Hayes,