Luka Dončić knocks down LA's first three of the night. The Lakers missed their first 15 attempts from beyond the arc.
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Luka Dončić knocks down LA's first three of the night. The Lakers missed their first 15 attempts from beyond the arc.
What a great game from Ayton so far. He has 8 points on 4-6 shooting, along with 10 rebounds, and we aren't even halfway done with the second quarter. Considering that Maxi Kleber and Jaxson Hayes are out, this performance has been huge for the Lakers.
Reaves with a no-look dime to Ayton puts LA within two.
This is Austin Reaves' chance to lead this unit here to start this second quarter.
The Wolves lead the Lakers 21-16 after one quarter of play. It was an ugly offensive period for everyone involved.
Drew Timme time
The Lakers are struggling offensively, shooting 4-20 from the field. Luckily for them, the Wolves are also pretty bad, shooting 6-20. Minnesota leads 15-9 with 2:19 left in the first.
Rudy Gobert already has two fouls. We are only halfway through the first quarter.
The Lakers finally get on the board thanks to a Marcus Smart layup at the 7:25 mark of the first quarter.
Via the Lakers: Jaxson Hayes, back soreness, has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game versus Minnesota.
Starters for Lakers-Wolves
On any given day, any game can become historic. Heat-Wizards didn't look like a matchup many would care about, but now it's going to be remembered for years because of Bam Adebayo’s 83-point performance.
"He's been a large part of our success over the last few weeks," Wolves head coach Chris Finch on Ayo Dosunmu's impact.
"It is an important game because of the standings in the West," - head coach Chris Finch pregame
JJ Redick says the Lakers have been playing more "clutter-free" recently, minus the Celtics game, of course.
Via the Lakers: LeBron James, right hip contusion; left foot arthritis, has been downgraded to out for tonight’s game versus Minnesota.
I'm here covering Lakers-Wolves on behalf of @lakerssbn.bsky.social. Jake LaRavia is all smiles, getting into the paint and scoring pregame.
He had his best game of the season against Minnesota, scoring 27 points against them earlier in the year.
SGA is unreal
LeBron James remains questionable for LA’s upcoming game against Minnesota
I think buying some sports cards today would heal me
"The Lakers earning this kind of victory during a nationally televised game against an elite team makes it clear that while LA’s 2025-26 story has completed multiple chapters, how the tale ends has yet to be told." www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-analy...
"It was almost like a playoff game, how physical we played," Rui Hachimura said postgame.
JJ Redick after LA's win over NY: "My job is not to overreact. We're 15 and 9 in our last 24. Top 10 offense, top 15 defense. That's what we wanted to be coming into the season with this group, and that's where our group is right now."
The Lakers earn their best win of the season, beating the Knicks 110-97. Luka Dončić led the way with 35 points and Austin Reaves scored 25. LA has now won five of their last six games. They face the Wolves next on Tuesday.
Will this be another game where Jaxson Hayes is part of LA's closing lineup?
Marcus Smart saves the ball by bouncing it off Jalen Brunson. Luka scores after the inbound. Then, Dončić takes a charge on the other side of the court. That's winning basketball.
Luka Dončić and Jaxson Hayes are back in the game for the Lakers.
New York didn't make a single field goal for over four minutes in the third quarter. LA took advantage and now leads 88-69 heading to the final period.
Jake LaRavia hustled for a rebound off a Marcus Smart miss. He gained possession, and it eventually led to a Luka Dončić three. Those are the kind of winning plays needed against a team as good as the Knicks.
After a Rui Hachimura three, LA leads once again by double figures.
