: Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards each managed 14 points, but Edwards struggled significantly from the floor, shooting just 2-of-15.
The Lakers entered the matchup short-handed without , who sat out his third straight game due to injury. Despite his absence, the Lakers relied on dominant performances from their core stars to pull even with Minnesota for fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Minnesota Timberwolves vs Los Angeles Lakers - Video 3
Watch the full game breakdown and key defensive plays that allowed the Lakers to sweep the season series: : Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards each managed
: Dončić recorded his seventh triple-double of the season, finishing with 31 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds . Watch the full game breakdown and key defensive
: Reaves exploded for 29 of his 31 points in the second half, proving vital to the Lakers' late-game pull-away.
: With backup big men sidelined, Ayton anchored the paint with 14 points and 12 rebounds .