The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-6) secured a 118-111 victory over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers (15-14), extending the Lakers’ losing streak to four games.
Anthony Edwards led the charge with a 27-point performance, steering the Wolves to their 21st win, tying Boston for the NBA’s best record.
Facing a Lakers team without LeBron James, who rested on the second night of back-to-back games, the Timberwolves capitalized on the opportunity to assert their dominance.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points before exiting with a lower-leg injury, the extent of which remains uncertain.
Despite the Lakers’ Anthony Davis putting up 31 points and Rui Hachimura adding 18 in the absence of James, the Wolves’ defensive prowess proved pivotal. D’Angelo Russell, facing his former team, finished with 17 points and eight assists.
Mike Conley’s 16 points and eight assists, coupled with Rudy Gobert’s 15 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks, ensured the Wolves’ victory.
