For Lakers, Offense Is Best Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-119, the most points LA has scored this season. The Lakers had a .505 shooting percentage, and held the T-Wolves to just 4-for 15 from 3-point range. Trevor Ariza was able to play despite having suffered a concussion in Tuesday's loss to Charlotte. Andrew Bynum continues to bulldoze his way through other teams with his fifth-straight double-double, snagging 27 points, 15 rebounds and 2 blocked shots. Kobe Bryant led with 30 points and 5 assists to go with 8 rebounds. Pau Gasol added 21 points and 9 rebounds, and 4 other Lakers scored in double-figures, including all 5 starters (Derek Fisher=10 points, Luke Walton=11, Jordan Farmar=10, Lamar Odom=10). Al Jefferson had 34 points and 13 rebounds for Minnesota, and Randy Foye added 27 points. Former UCLA star Kevin Love came off the bench for the Wolves, scoring 14 points and grabbing 9 boards.

Clippers Can't Dance With Wolves

The Clippers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-86, their 13th loss in 14 games. The Clips were without Marcus Camby, whose sprained ankle has added him to a long list of injured players. The T-Wolves put up 58 points in the paint against LA, and committed just 8 turnovers that resulted in 6 points. Eric Gordon still looks stellar in his rookie season, scoring 25 points, and Steve Novak came off the bench to score 18. Al Jefferson led the Wolves with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and Craig Smith added 20 points as well.

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.