The LA Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves crossed swords at the Target Center on Wednesday. It was the second meeting between the two Western Conference giants, with the Purple and Gold winning the previous encounter. Both teams arrived for the game with an identical record (2-2).

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Luka Doncic scored 49 points and became the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards didn’t play in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 115-116 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.

With the Lakers missing Doncic and James due to injuries, Austin Reaves stepped up anew and delivered another memorable performance for the Lakers, capped by his game-winning bucket at the buzzer. Reaves led LA’s charge with 28 points to go with a career-high 16 assists.

Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Golden State Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance to beat the Los Angeles Lakers.

Bronny James logged five minutes on the court but was unable to score during his brief appearance against the Timberwolves.

Luka Dončić's MVP-like night gives the Lakers their first win of season over Timberwolves with 49 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists

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