nba Game Recap
Lakers Fall 118-111 Against Minnesota - Game Recap
Anthony Edwards went off for 27 points and added 7 rebounds leading Minnesota over Los Angeles, 118-111, on Thursday at Target Center.
Minnesota won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -8.5-point spread. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 222.0.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 21 points for Minnesota and Mike Conley chipped in with 16 points. Mike Conley had 8 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
The Lakers got a 31-point performance from Anthony Davis, who was supported by 20 points from Austin Reaves. D'Angelo Russell had 8 assists in a losing cause for Los Angeles, while Anthony Davis grabbed 8 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 63-59 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Minnesota as they grabbed 40 boards, while Los Angeles only had 38
Minnesota looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Lakers will aim to get back on the winning track at Oklahoma City.