Wolves AAA, Lakers BBB: A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Win

After four consecutive off days, the Minnesota Timberwolves are finally back in action against the Los Angeles Lakers. It is the Wolves’ first home game in almost two weeks when they beat these same Lakers 109-80.

LeBron James did not play due to a sore right foot and is away from the team for personal reasons. When asked before the game if he had an update on when James would be back, Lakers coach JJ Redick responded with one word: “No.”

Both teams would come out with low-energy, clearly out of rhythm from the four consecutive off days. The Wolves defense would take control of the game in the first quarter, forcing the Lakers into 11 turnovers including four steals by Jaden McDaniels,…