Anthony Davis carries Lakers above .500 despite twisted ankle

MINNEAPOLIS -- Anthony Davis hobbled through a turned ankle and the Los Angeles Lakers continued their march toward a postseason return with a 123-111 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

"He kicked our ass in every way possible," Wolves coach Chris Finch said after Davis scored 17 of his 38 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to their fifth win in their last six games to go above .500 for the first time all season.

Davis twisted his left ankle when he stepped backwards onto Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel's foot midway through the third quarter.

The Lakers big man fell to the floor as play continued down the other end and Davis had to be helped to the bench during an…