Anthony Davis scored twelve straight points for the Lakers in a three-minute stretch late in the fourth quarter to lead Los Angeles in a second half comeback at Target Center.
The Wolves were anything but sloppy in the first half, committing just five fouls, shooting 56% held a ten point lead at the break. In the second half the Wolves crumbled, committing 17 fouls and shooting just 32% from the field.
The experienced Lakers side took advantage of every Wolves mistake in the second half, going on a 24-2 run late in the third to turn a 13 point deficit into a 7 point lead going into the final quarter.
Davis’ 38 points powered the Lakers to a decisive late season victory as Minnesota falls below Los Angeles in the standings with just four games left in the standings.
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Anthony Edwards was on the teams Status Report with illness before the game and seemed more effected by the illness than anyone, shooting an abysmal 4-14 for just eleven points and committing three turnovers.
The much talked about free throw disparity was on display again at Target Center as the Lakers were awarded 30 attempts from the strip to the Wolves’ 19 attempts on the night.
Minnesota takes on Portland Sunday with tip off set for 2:30pm at Target Center.
