Wolves-L.A. Lakers game recap

March 2, 2011 at 6:03AM

MVP

Kobe Bryant, Lakers

Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum pounded the Wolves on the offensive glass, but Bryant scored 20 of his 24 points in a decisive second half when the Lakers outscored the home team 50-34.

BY THE NUMBERS

13 The Lakers' offensive rebounds in the first half alone. They finished with 18.

14 Consecutive Lakers victories over the Wolves.They now are 4-0 after the All Star break after going 0-3 heading into it.

20 Wes Johnson's points, his third consecutive game with 15 or more points. His eight rebounds also were career high.

JERRY ZGODA

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