Lakers Sleep Through Win

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-86, their 20th win of the season. The Lakers continue to play sloppy basketball, with the score at one point being tied 57 all. It was the 8th straight opponent for LA with a losing record, a span in which the Lakers have gone 7-1, but have been incapable of dominating each time. Kobe Bryant led LA with 26 points, and Pau Gasol scored 18 points with 11 rebounds. Trevor Ariza came off the bench with 14 points. Al Jefferson led the T-Wolves with 20 points and 13 rebounds.