The Lakers narrowly passed, and the whole team scored 5 people in double figures, ushering in two consecutive wins, and Wei Shao made 10 mistakes in the whole game
Following a 33-point win at home two days ago, the Lakers continue to play at home today, and the opponent is replaced by the Timberwolves. The starting lineup used is still Westbrook, Munch, Bradley, Johnson and James. Old Zhan still plays as a center forward. In the last three games james played as a starting center, he averaged 37.3 points, 12.3 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.
After the start, James made his first three-point shot and went in.
Munch completed the steal and took the ball himself to quickly attack the dunk. James then blocked Westbrook and let Westbrook break through to score two points.
After the Timberwolves led 10-7, Munch's three-pointer brought the two sides to a draw.
After James broke through the layup with a fake action, the Lakers rebounded and entered the timeout.
After the Timberwolves tied, Westbrook made a bizarre layup and then scored two points to make up for it.
James assisted on Munch's layup and Bradley scored a three-pointer.
After the Timberwolves also made a three-pointer, James hit the inside line and was fouled by two free throws. Tucker scored on a layup and Johnson snatched two fouls and hit one of two fouls.
After the timeout came back, Anthony scored three points as soon as he came up.
Reeves, breaking through to score the Lakers' final athletic goal of the quarter.
In the first quarter, the Lakers were 31-24 Timberwolves, James had 7 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Westbrook 6 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, Bradley 3 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Tucker 2 points and 1 rebound, Reeves 2 points and 1 rebound, Anthony 3 points, Johnson 1 point, 2 rebounds and 2 assists, and Munch 7 points.
In the second quarter, James took the lead in assisting Munch to shoot a three-pointer; this goal, count James or Anthony scoring?
Now James's tacit understanding with Munch is really high.
After the Timberwolves trailed 34-38, the Lakers called a timeout. The Timberwolves continued to have, with Ariza hitting a three-pointer and Munch making a mid-range shot.
The Timberwolves continued to fail, and James broke through and was hit by two fouls. With 4 minutes and 11 seconds left in the quarter, the Timberwolves chased a 9-0 wave to 45 draws, at which point Westbrook had made five mistakes. Bradley's three-pointer broke the scoring drought.
Wei Shao's layup was finally in.
After a break, James re-emerged, came up to play hard, turned around and went to the basket 2+1.
James then assisted Wester to eat less pie.
The opportunity to play 3 to 2 in the front court, Wei Shao did not seize it, the second quarter was not finished, Wei Shao has made 7 mistakes.
It's up to James.
In the first half, the Lakers 57-54 Timberwolves, James 14 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, Westbrook 10 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 7 turnovers, Munch 14 points, Bradley 6 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, Anthony 5 points and 1 rebound, Tucker 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist, Reeves 2 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Ariza 3 points and 2 rebounds.
At the end of the half, James had a heated discussion with the assistant coach and didn't know what he was talking about.
The Lakers' first goal in the second half was James' catch dunk.
After the Timberwolves tied, Wei Shao stopped and shot in. The Lakers repeatedly lost rebounds in the backcourt, and the other side shot two consecutive three-pointers to surpass 4 points, and the Lakers stopped. Coming back from the timeout, Westbrook dribbled twice, made another mistake, and after the Timberwolves scored, James was fouled and hit both free throws. The other side is 2+0, and James has a frontal three-pointer.
The Timberwolves also scored three points, and Munch's three came.
Munch and Tucker were then fouled, and both hit both free throws; Bradley scored after a steal to score four points, and the other side called a halt.
James continued to be overtaken after the break, and the Lakers entered the fourth quarter with a 78-80 score. In the final quarter, James shot for the first time, without reasoning for two points.
The opponent played 2+1, and James was fouled and hit two free throws. After the opponent scored in the middle, Wei Shao made a 2+1 layup.
Anthony three-pointer, counter-over!
After the other side overtook, Anthony scored again.
The other side continued to rebound, and James assisted Munch to shoot three points. In the final 7 minutes, the Lakers led 93-91. James made multiple steals and tired himself.
Bradley was fouled and hit both free throws before Anthony assisted Bradley's inside line.
The Timberwolves chased back two points, and Westbrook shot 2+0 and missed the free throw. The Timberwolves hit 5-0 and Anthony hit a key 3+1.
The Timberwolves scored two points and Bradley threw a 24-second whistle.
In the last 1 minute and 10 seconds, Wei Shao passed the ball wrong, but Bradley snatched it back, Wei Shao got the ball, the other side fouled, and sent Wei Shao two free throws. In the final 45 seconds, the Lakers led 107-100. The Timberwolves were fouled on a shot and made one of two fouls, and then they went on to foul Westbrook, making one of two free throws.
The Timberwolves took the ball and scored two quick points, and the other side fouled James and missed both free throws. The Timberwolves made a mistake, and Wei Shao also made a 5-second violation mistake, and the ball was given to the opponent. The Timberwolves couldn't shoot, and the game was out of suspense.
In the end, the Lakers 108-103 Timberwolves, James 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 1 block, Westbrook 20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 10 turnovers, Munch 22 points, 1 assist and 2 blocks, Bradley 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals, Anthony 14 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, Tucker 6 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Reeves 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Ariza 3 points and 2 rebounds, Johnson 1 point, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals.