MVP: Pau Gasol, Lakers

Those 25 points were notable, as were the four blocks and the 12-for-17 shooting. All of which explains the plus-21 in the boxscore.

BY THE NUMBERS

15 Consecutive victories over the Wolves by the Lakers.

14 Rebounds for Andrew Bynum before he was ejected with 6:16 left for a flagrant foul against Michael Beasley.

11 Victories in 12 games for the Lakers since the All-Star break.

29 Points for Wesley Johnson, a career high.