About that win
• First over the Lakers since March 6, 2007 (117-107 in double overtime at Target Center), ending an 0-22 stretch. That's the second-longest winning streak by the Lakers against one team in team history. It had been the longest active streak in the NBA.
• First over the Lakers in Los Angeles since Dec. 2, 2005 (113-108), ending an 0-13 stretch.
• Largest margin of victory (21 points) over the Lakers in team history. It had been 18.
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