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.

Donte DiVincenzo practiced for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but Rudy Gobert did not as he continues to battle back spasms. While there was previously optimism both DiVincenzo and Julius Randle could return during this week's road trip,

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.

The Timberwolves and Lakers go head-to-head in a potential playoff preview Thursday night in Los Angeles, but Minnesota will again be down at least two starters as Julius Randle (groin) and Rudy Gobert (back spasms) have been ruled out.

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.

Randle will likely start alongside Naz Reid in the frontcourt until Rudy Gobert (back) is cleared to return, at which point Reid will likely move back to the bench.

Check back here for the latest updates and highlights throughout this game. Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo (left great toe sprain) and Anthony Edwards (right calf soreness) are questionable. Rudy Gobert (low back injury maintenance) and Julius Randle (right groin strain) are out.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said prior to Thursday's 111-102 loss to the Lakers that Randle (groin) and Rudy Gobert (back) are both "close" to playing in games, but no formal target date for either player has been established,

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.

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,

Rudy Gobert's status on the latest Timberwolves injury report for Friday's game at the Miami Heat was upgraded to questionable due to lower back spasms. Gobert has been ruled out in every game since the All-Star break and hasn't played since Feb. 12 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is close to getting back.

Donte DiVincenzo practiced for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but Rudy Gobert did not as he continues to battle back spasms. While there was previously optimism both DiVincenzo and Julius Randle could return during this week's road trip,