Unforeseen Travel Challenges That Could Impact the Lakers vs. Timberwolves Playoff Series

An influential American commentator and insider from The Athletic, **Jovan Buha**, has highlighted an unexpected factor that could impact the outcome of the playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The first game between these teams is set to take place on April 19 or 20.

«Travel considerations play a significant role in this matchup. The flight from Los Angeles to Minneapolis isn’t the easiest, but it’s not the most challenging either. It requires crossing half the country to reach Los Angeles. This situation will affect both teams.

The Minnesota players will need to depart in the middle of the week, possibly by Friday at the latest. In my opinion, they will likely arrive in Los Angeles on Thursday to acclimate to the new time zone and prepare mentally. This aspect will certainly be relevant,» Buha told Basket News.

It’s worth noting that a typical flight between Los Angeles and Minneapolis takes around 3.5 hours, and there is a two-hour time difference between the two cities.