Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap
January 2, 2018 at 5:01AM
![Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) shot in the fourth quarter over Los Angeles forward Brandon Ingram (14). Butler led all scorers with 28 points. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minnesota Timberwolves trounced the Los Angles Lakers 114-96 in a New Year's Day NBA game Monday night, January 1, 2018 at Target Center in Minneapolis.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/YUTXFHS5HC3XJ4MJNJIRKAORKA.jpg?&w=712)
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Jimmy Butler, Wolves
He scored a game-high 28 points, making all 11 of his free throws. He also had nine assists.
BY THE NUMBERS
16-0 The Wolves' start to the game. This on the heels of a 17-0 start in Sunday's victory in Indiana.
106-76 The Wolves' edge in points in the paint in their past two games, both victories.
29 Points the Wolves scored off the Lakers' 24 turnovers.
9 Rebounds by Andrew Wiggins, a season high and one off his career high.
KENT YOUNGBLOOD
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Both teams had lopsided losses Thursday night and have identical 14-12 records entering Saturday’s game.
