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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers

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32-28, 16-14 Away
Final
102 - 111

36-21, 21-7 Home

LeBron James powers the Lakers to 4th straight victory, 111-102 over the Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game Highlights

Austin Reeves added 23 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points and 13 rebounds to help the Lakers improve to 14-3 since Jan. 21.

Terrence Shannon Jr. led Minnesota with a career-high 25 points. The Timberwolves have dropped three of four and five of seven.

The Timberwolves were able to rally back despite All-Star guard Anthony Edwards being ejected with 5:27 remaining in the third quarter after picking up his second technical foul.

Edwards threw the ball into the stands after being ejected. If both technical fouls are upheld, he will be suspended one game for picking up 16 technicals this season.

Edwards, who is fourth in the league in scoring at 27.3 points per game, had 18 points.

Minnesota was down 92-77 less than three minutes into the fourth quarter before it made a 13-1 run.

Doncic though stifled the Timberwolves' momentum by making an off-balance 3-pointer with 3:37 remaining and while the shot clock was winding down to put the Lakers up 98-91.

Takeaways Timberwolves: Minnesota overcame a 25-point, second-half deficit Monday night to defeat Oklahoma City, but could not pull off a miraculous comeback for the second straight game.

Lakers: A 3-pointer by James gave the Lakers a 47-24 lead early in the second quarter before the Timberwolves started to slowly come back.

Key moment Doncic had five assists, including a cross court pass to James early in the first quarter, who finished it off with a layup to give the Lakers a 9-3 advantage.

Key stat The 17 rebounds by James ties a season high.

Up next Both teams play Friday night. The Timberwolves are at Utah, and the Lakers host the Clippers.

Regular Season Series

Series tied 2-2

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 102 - 111
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 102 - 111
4th 20.1 LeBron James defensive rebound 102 - 111
4th 22.1 Naz Reid misses 15-foot two point shot 102 - 111
4th 28.0 LeBron James makes free throw 2 of 2 102 - 111

Statistics

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35-84 FG 34-82
41.7 Field Goal % 41.5
12-41 3PT 11-41
29.3 Three Point % 26.8
20-26 FT 32-46
76.9 Free Throw % 69.6
41 Rebounds 52
10 Offensive Rebounds 16
31 Defensive Rebounds 36
25 Assists 21
9 Steals 7
3 Blocks 2
10 Turnovers 12
2 Team Turnovers 1
12 Total Turnovers 13
4 Technical Fouls 2
4 Total Technical Fouls 2
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
7 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 18
23 Fast Break Points 8
42 Points in Paint 44
29 Fouls 18
0 Largest Lead 23
Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Lakers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Maxi Kleber, PF Out Apr 26
Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Timberwolves Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Rob Dillingham, G Out Apr 26

Game Information

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Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 18,997 · Capacity:

2024-25 Northwest Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Oklahoma City 68 14 .829 - W4
Denver 50 32 .610 18 W3
Minnesota 49 33 .598 19 W3
Portland 36 46 .439 32 W1
Utah 17 65 .207 51 L2

2024-25 Pacific Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
LA Lakers 50 32 .610 - L1
LA Clippers 50 32 .610 - W8
Golden State 48 34 .585 2 L1
Sacramento 40 42 .488 10 W1
Phoenix 36 46 .439 14 L1
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