Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves — 120:106, NBA
NBA
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 • Crypto.com Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 16 | 29 | 39 | 36 | 120 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 21 | 24 | 23 | 38 | 106 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Los Angeles Lakers | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 45/93 | 37/80 |
| 3-Pointers | 11/38 | 10/40 |
| Free Throws | 19/26 | 22/28 |
| Rebounds | 47 | 43 |
| Assists | 31 | 22 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 11 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Luka Doncic
31 PTS · 11 REB · 11 AST
Austin Reaves
31 PTS · 7 REB · 8 AST
Deandre Ayton
14 PTS · 12 REB · 2 AST
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin ReavesS | 38:28 | 31 | 7 | 8 | 10-20 | 4-10 | 7-9 |
| Luka DoncicS | 34:56 | 31 | 11 | 11 | 11-24 | 4-12 | 5-6 |
| Deandre AytonS | 34:08 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 7-11 | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| Marcus SmartS | 31:20 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 1-1 |
| Rui HachimuraS | 24:29 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 0-0 |
| Luke Kennard | 26:22 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Jake LaRavia | 24:47 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 1-7 | 0-2 | 6-8 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 14:43 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| D. Timme | 02:56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| D. Knecht | 01:58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| J. B. James | 01:58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kobe Bufkin | 01:58 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| A. Thiero | 01:58 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 120 | 47 | 31 | 45-93 | 11-38 | 19-26 |
Minnesota Timberwolves
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte DiVincenzoS | 31:32 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3-9 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Anthony EdwardsS | 30:51 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 2-15 | 1-10 | 9-10 |
| Rudy GobertS | 27:09 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-6 |
| Jaden McDanielsS | 26:29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3-9 | 0-5 | 0-0 |
| Julius RandleS | 26:08 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5-11 | 1-5 | 3-3 |
| Naz Reid | 25:01 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6-11 | 1-5 | 0-0 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 19:30 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 6-8 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Nah'Shon Hyland | 15:37 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3-5 | 2-4 | 3-3 |
| Kyle Anderson | 14:32 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| J. T. Shannon | 07:31 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 2-2 | 2-2 |
| J. Clark | 03:55 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| J. Beringer | 03:55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Joe Ingles | 03:55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Julian Phillips | 03:55 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 106 | 43 | 22 | 37-80 | 10-40 | 22-28 |
Game Recap
The Los Angeles Lakers earned a 120-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, pulling away to secure a 14-point victory. With the final score set by a strong offensive night and consistent execution, Los Angeles controlled key stretches and generated enough separation to close comfortably.
Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic powered the Lakers’ attack, scoring 31 points apiece to lead all players. Los Angeles also moved the ball effectively, finishing with 31 assists, a mark that reflected their ability to create quality looks and keep Minnesota’s defense rotating. From the perimeter, the Lakers hit 11 three-pointers on 38 attempts.
Minnesota was led in scoring by Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards, who each finished with 14 points, but the Timberwolves couldn’t match the Lakers’ top-end shot creation. The Timberwolves made 10 three-pointers on 40 attempts and totaled 22 assists, but they struggled to generate enough efficient offense to keep pace once Los Angeles began to build a cushion.
On the glass, the Lakers held a narrow edge (47-43), and Deandre Ayton added 14 points to provide additional scoring support behind the two 31-point leaders. Going forward, the result reinforces the Lakers’ ability to win decisively when their primary creators are producing and the ball is moving, while Minnesota will look for more consistent scoring punch and cleaner offensive execution to avoid falling behind against high-powered opponents.