The Los Angeles Lakers earned their 19th victory of the season over the Timberwolves Sunday night.
The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves by a score of 108-103 to improve to 19-19 on the season overall.
LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with 26 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field. James also shot 3-for-9 from the three-point line. He also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists. James has now scored 30 plus points in seven straight games. James spoke on how good the Lakers have been playing as of late postgame.
It's about drive, it's about power. pic.twitter.com/muiLHkgh1F
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 3, 2022
“We’re playing good basketball of late,” James said. “Even with some of the losses we’ve had, we’re still trending in the right direction.”
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— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 3, 2022
Malik Monk scored 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting from the field. Monk and James combined to lead the Lakers to victory.
More Lakers Contributions
- Russell Westbrook scored 20 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out five assists.
- Avery Bradley scored 14 points and grabbed four rebounds.
- Carmelo Anthony scored 14 points off the bench.
#LakersWin pic.twitter.com/ZFM0knYwJ5
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 3, 2022
The Lakers face the Sacramento Kings next on Tuesday, 1/4. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm Pacific from the Crypto.com Arena.
Good work, fellas. #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/1RiblyWDaJ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 3, 2022
Opened 2022 how we closed 2021. #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/xZ1CawuKAZ
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 3, 2022