The Los Angeles Lakers went into Minnesota and took a 20 point second half lead over the Timberwolves, but needed a buzzer beater to hold on to the win.

The Memphis Grizzlies will open their first game of NBA Cup play against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum (8:30 p.m. CT, Prime Video). Memphis (3-2) finished off a two-game road trip with a win against the Phoenix Suns on Oct.

The Los Angeles Lakers were back in action on Monday night, traveling to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the Lakers’ second back-to-back of the season and both included travel and playing the Trail Blazers in the second game.