Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

December 26, 2017 at 7:52AM
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson celebrates after making a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. The Timberwolves won 121-104. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Wolves forward Taj Gibson celebrated after making a basket in the second half Monday in Los Angeles. (Ken Chia — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

IMPACT PLAYER: Taj Gibson, Wolves

The veteran forward and former USC standout scored 23 points on 11-for-13 shooting, including 5-for-5 in the fourth quarter. He also grabbed nine rebounds and hit his first three-pointer since Dec. 1.

BY THE NUMBERS

69.6 The Wolves' fourth-quarter shooting percentage, when they hit 16 of 23 shots on their way to a 38-point quarter.

31 Points for Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma, who shot 6-for-11 from three-point range.

18 Second-half points for Karl-Anthony Towns, who finished with another double (21 points, 10 rebounds).

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