1:00 PM PT — A source close to Caroline tells us there’s nothing romantic between the two … in fact, Caroline’s already in a relationship with model Heath Hutchins. We’re told G-Eazy and Caroline connected after the game because they have mutual friends.

G-Eazy did what the Lakers couldn’t do in Minnesota — score a win … with a hot blonde, or so it seems.

The rapper hit up the Lakers-T’Wolves game Monday night in the Gopher State. His presence there wasn’t unusual … he’s boys with T’Wolves star Karl-Anthony Towns. But, all the action definitely went down after the game when Eazy shot baskets with model Caroline Lowe.

As you can see from the vid … Eazy got a bit handsy. Some might even say flirty. We’re told, after the mini shootaround, Eazy and Caroline had dinner with a group of friends. They later hopped on the same private jet together bound for NYC.

It’s unclear if they’re dating or just friends … but you can smell the pheromones. Eazy’s encounter came just days after his ex, Halsey, was enjoying the single life at her Halloween bash.

Clearly, no one’s moping around.