Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Player Stats and Box Score (Feb. 27) | 2024-25 NBA season

The LA Lakers sprinted to a 33-17 first-quarter lead before holding on for a 111-102 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. LA held an 84-73 advantage entering the fourth quarter and fended off their visitors with key defensive stops. LeBron James and Luka Doncic combined for 14 points in the last 12 minutes to drag the Lakers to the finish line.

James finished the game with 33 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. Doncic contributed 21 points, 11 in the first quarter, 13 rebounds and five assists.

LA's defense held Anthony Edwards to 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting. Rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. came off the bench to deliver 25 points, five rebounds and two assists.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers player stats and box score

Minnesota Timberwolves player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jaden McDaniels	15	8	1	2	0	0	6-18	1-5	2-3	-13
Naz Reid	3	12	2	0	0	3	1-10	0-5	1-2	-9
Mike Conley	10	1	4	2	1	0	3-5	2-4	2-2	-17
Anthony Edwards	18	6	5	1	0	0	6-12	2-6	4-4	-13
Jaylen Clark	3	0	0	0	0	0	1-3	1-2	0-0	-14
Luka Garza	1	1	1	1	1	0	0-0	0-0	1-2	+1
Donte DiVincenzo	9	5	6	1	0	0	3-6	3-6	0-0	+15
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	14	2	2	1	1	2	4-10	2-8	4-7	-1
Terrence Shannon Jr.	25	5	2	0	0	3	9-15	1-3	6-6	+11
Rob Dillingham	4	1	2	1	0	2	2-5	0-2	0-0	-5
Josh Minott	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Leonard Miller	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Jesse Edwards	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Joe Ingles	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Tristen Newton	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

LA Lakers player stats and box score

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Rui Hachimura	5	3	2	0	0	0	2-6	1-4	0-0	+21
LeBron James	33	17	6	1	1	4	11-21	4-9	7-10	+12
Jaxson Hayes	10	7	0	1	1	0	3-5	0-0	4-6	+18
Luka Doncic	21	13	5	0	0	3	6-20	1-9	8-12	0
Austin Reaves	23	6	5	2	0	4	5-10	2-5	11-12	+9
Dorian Finney-Smith	3	1	1	1	0	0	1-4	1-4	0-0	+1
Jarred Vanderbilt	5	2	1	0	0	0	2-3	1-2	0-2	-17
Gabe Vincent	4	1	0	0	0	0	1-6	0-5	2-2	-5
Jordan Goodwin	7	1	1	2	0	1	3-5	1-2	0-0	+8
Dalton Knecht	0	1	1	0	0	0	0-2	0-1	0-2	-2
Markieff Morris	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Cam Reddish	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Alex Len	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Shake Milton	DNP	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs LA Lakers Game Summary

The Minnesota Timberwolves continued a four-game road swing on Thursday with another showdown against the LA Lakers. Minnesota could win the season series after beating the Lakers in their previous two meetings. The Timberwolves got their first look at the retooled Lakers in the final duel between the two teams in the regular season.

Minnesota kept the game close in the first six minutes of the opening quarter before the Lakers surged to end the period. Luka Doncic led the charge with 11 points, five rebounds and four assists to help LA to a 33-17 lead. LeBron James contributed 10 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal.

The Timberwolves bounced back in the second quarter behind Anthony Edwards, Terrance Shannon Jr. and Mike Conley. Minnesota outscored Los Angeles 30-25 in the period to trail cut the deficit to 58-47 at halftime.

The Timberwolves drew the Lakers 26-26 in the third quarter to stay within striking distance of the home team. Ant-Man struggled with his shooting but impacted the game by just forcing the Lakers to keep their focus on him defensively. Rookie Terrance Shannon Jr. helped carry the scoring slack.

The fourth quarter was another seesaw battle between the Timberwolves and the Lakers. LeBron James delivered six points and two assists. Luka Doncic had eight points to help hold off the visiting team. Minnesota won the final frame 29-27, but LA defended its home court with a 111-102 victory.