Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt got into a shoving match after the first-quarter buzzer, resulting in technical fouls for both players Thursday night at Crypto.

Jarred Vanderbilt, Gabe Vincent and Dalton Knecht would be the top candidates to enter the Lakers' starting lineup if Doncic is not cleared to play Tuesday. Doncic has averaged 26.4 points on 40.8 percent shooting (including 30.

Luka Doncic is being hounded by two defenders when he sneaks a pass to Jarred Vanderbilt for a 3-pointer.

Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) play for the rebound against New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson

Los Angeles Lakers fans are not happy after rookie guard Dalton Knecht was fouled hard during their showdown against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. With a little over two minutes remaining in the third quarter,

M innesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is amid another impressive season in his fifth NBA campaign. Entering Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers, Edwards was

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/)

Finney-Smith won't face his former team due to left ankle soreness, which has been a lingering issue for the 31-year-old of late. The veteran forward will join LeBron James (groin) on the sideline, meaning Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht will likely see a bump in minutes.

Dorian Finney-Smith started Friday and will likely remain in the Lakers' starting lineup for as long as Hachimura is sidelined, while Jordan Goodwin (ankle), Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt should each have an opportunity to see their playing time off the bench increase.

The Lakers will not have Jaxson Hayes starting at center -- or playing at all -- in Saturday's game against the Celtics.

The Lakers-Timberwolves game took an unexpected turn as Anthony Edwards and Jarred Vanderbilt clashed, raising stakes for Minnesota's playoff hopes. Can Edwards maintain his cool amid mounting technical fouls?