Timberwolves Vs. Lakers Final: L.A. Holds On For 106-101 Win

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a game of it down the stretch, but they were not able to get over the hump in a 106-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers at home. With 3:19 left the Timberwolves held a small 94-93 lead, but the Lakers got behind Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant to pull away in the final minutes. Each had two baskets as the Lakers closed it out late.

Bryant exploded for 35 points, the bulk of which came in the second half as the future Hall of Famer took the game over. Gasol also had 28, while Bynum finished with 21.

Kevin Love had a big game of his own for Minnesota with an impressive 33 points and 13 rebounds. Michael Beasley had 18 points off the bench as Minnesota made a second half run, but could not finish the game off. Their last lead came with 3:19 left on a three-pointer from Martell Webster. The Timberwolves attempted an astounding 104 shots from the field, and 24 offensive rebounds kept them in the ballgame.

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Timberwolves Vs. Lakers Score Update: Minnesota Trails 53-45 At Halftime

In search of a rare win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling to contain Pau Gasol. The Spaniard has scored 16 points for the Lakers as Los Angeles holds a comfortable 53-45 lead at halftime in Minneapolis Kobe Bryant also has a modest 13 points as well.

Minnesota's offense has seen Kevin Love score 16 points while pulling down six rebounds, but the Timberwolves are shooting worse than 38% from the field. Nikola Pekovic has also been solid for the Timberwolves with 11 points so far. Unfortunately, Pekovic and Love are the only two Minnesota starters that have done much of anything so far. The remaining three starters have a combined seven points.

Los Angeles has not done much better, but Andrew Bynum is close to double figures with eight points. Minnesota is a paltry 1 of 7 from three-point range so far.

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Lakers Vs Timberwolves: Minnesota Eyes Elusive Win Against Los Angeles

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