Lakers Show Grit for Second Straight Win

LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 2, 2022 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.The Lakers (19-19) got back to .500 this season, following their 108-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not only does this mark the first win in 2022, but it is also the first time L.A. has beaten Minnesota this season (previously lost first two meetings).

Despite the Timberwolves outrebounding the Lake Show on the offensive glass, 20-4 (and 56-28 in total rebounds), L.A. was able to come out victorious. The most intriguing fact about that particular stat is that when the Lakers allow 18-plus offensive rebounds…