The Lakers shot 40.5 percent (32 of 79) overall and 19.4 percent (6 of 31) from beyond the arc. A 10-0, fourth-quarter run by the Timberwolves helped put the game out of reach.

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night. Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 on Monday night.. Naz Reid and ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves showcased a dominant defensive performance in their 109-80 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, holding their opponent to its lowest scoring output in years.

Timberwolves blow out Lakers 109-80 behind Randle, Gobert and tough defense. The Wolves limited the Lakers to their lowest point total since a 122-73 loss at Dallas in 2017.

The Lakers get their big in this deal, although it is an older player (34 years old). Nonetheless, they would have him for the rest of this season and the next before he hits free agency in 2026.

The Lakers shot 40.5 percent (32 of 79) overall and 19.4 percent (6 of 31) from beyond the arc. A 10-0, fourth-quarter run by the Timberwolves helped put the game out of reach.

Julius Randle scored 18 points and Rudy Gobert had 17 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80.