For the third consecutive game, it has been the same old story for the Los Angeles Lakers – the one that has played out consistently over the last couple of months.
They fall behind by a big margin early, they play catch-up, they make a run that makes things a bit interesting, only to fall in the end.
This time, it all took place against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that has been surging recently.
As expected, Karl-Anthony Towns had his way with the undersized Lakers, scoring 30 points and getting to the free throw line often, making all 13 of his attempts there.
Even with this loss, the Lakers continue to hold the ninth spot in the Western Conference.