The Lakers won their third straight game on Tuesday night, riding a dominant second half to take down the visiting Timberwolves, 120–106. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves combined for 62 points and the Los Angeles defense, so often a sore spot this year, forced Anthony Edwards into his worst game of the season. It was a very good win for the purple and gold given their slow slide down the Western Conference standings over the last few months.
It also represented the continuation of a curious trend that has developed over the course of the season: the Lakers have found success with LeBron James sidelined.
