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Wolves-Lakers game recap

A quick look at Sunday night's game.

By Chris Hine

January 3, 2022 at 5:48AM

IMPACT PLAYER: LeBron James, Lakers

James scored 26 points and had seven rebounds and five assists to do just enough for the Lakers.

BY THE NUMBERS

55-27 The Wolves' rebounding edge, with Jarred Vanderbilt recording 12 rebounds and Naz Reid 11.

20 Second-chance Wolves points off their 20 offensive rebounds.

22 Wolves turnovers, including eight by Anthony Edwards.

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Chris Hine

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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