The Minnesota Timberwolves welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers back to Target center for the second time in as many weeks on Saturday night, but with a much different outlook. Unlike the first matchup in Downtown Minneapolis, L.A. star LeBron James celebrated his 39th birthday by taking the floor at Target Center in front of a sold out crowd.
James wanted to start out his 40th year on the right foot, as he was very aggressive in getting downhill and collapsing the defense in the paint, setting a tone for the Lakers that remained throughout the quarter.