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Russell Westbrook had 20 points for the Lakers, but had nine
turnovers on a night when Los Angeles had 28 rebounds to 56 for
Minnesota. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves for the first
time in three tries this season.
Los Angeles won for just the third time in its last nine games,
a slide that started with a 110-92 loss at Minnesota on Dec. 17
when Los Angeles star Anthony Davis injured his knee. He has not
played since.
Naz Reid scored a season-high 23 points and had 11 rebounds for
the Timberwolves, who lost for the fifth time in their last six
games. Reid was held scoreless in the fourth quarter. Minnesota
was without two of its three top scorers with Karl-Anthony Towns
and D'Angelo Russell in COVID-19 protocol.
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points for the Timberwolves but had
eight turnovers. Jaylen Nowell had 17 points as Minnesota lost
its fourth consecutive road game. Minnesota had 20 offensive
rebounds to four for the Lakers.
Minnesota led 72-66 with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter
before a 10-0 run by the Lakers gave them a 76-72 advantage. The
Timberwolves led 80-78 heading into the fourth quarter.
The Lakers used an 11-4 run midway through the fourth quarter to
turn an 89-88 deficit into a 99-93 lead on a jump shot from
Westbrook with 4:56 to play. After Minnesota pulled within 99-98
with 3:35 remaining, the Lakers went on an 8-2 run to take a
107-100 advantage into the final minute.
Avery Bradley and Carmelo Anthony each had 14 points for the
Lakers, with Anthony scoring nine of those in the fourth
quarter. James had seven rebounds and five assists, but was held
under 30 points for the first time in eight games.
Malik Beasley scored 16 points for the Wolves, while Patrick
Beverley had 12 with nine rebounds.
--Field Level Media
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