GAME RECAP
MVP
Kobe Bryant, Lakers
Just a modest 20-point night in 29 minutes of work, but he pushed the Lakers to a fast start with his 13 first-quarter points on a night when he was fighting the stomach flu.
BY THE NUMBERS
9 Number of losses during the Wolves' 2-14 start in which they have surrendered 100 points or more. 16 Number of points and minutes played for Lakers reserve guard Sasha Vujacic, who hit five of nine shots. 17 Disparity in assists between the Lakers' 28 and the Wolves' 11, a season low. 54 Shooting percentage of the Lakers, who hit 44 of their 81 attempts. JERRY ZGODA
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