The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by 120-106, with Luka Doncic scoring 31 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, marking his seventh triple-double of the season. Austin Reaves also contributed significantly, scoring 29 of his 31 points in the second half. This marks the Lakers' third consecutive victory over the Timberwolves. Despite LeBron James' absence due to injuries, the Lakers have won three consecutive games and six of seven without him. The Timberwolves, which has lost two straight after a five-game winning streak, had four bench players in double figures.