Lakers beat the Timberwolves 116-115

The Minnesota Timberwolves had grabbed the lead with a late 14-2 run on Wednesday, but Austin Reaves swished the 12-foot winner in the lane just before the clock to finish with 28 points and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory.

The Lakers established a 20-point lead late in the third quarter and were ahead 112-101 after a 3-pointer by Reaves with 4:01 remaining. Reaves equalled his career high with 16 assists, Jake LaRavia scored 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting, and DeAndre Ayton contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds. With 10.2 seconds remaining, Julius Randle, who led the Wolves with 33 points, dropped the game-winning finger roll to cap off the ferocious rally.  The star power of this game was considerably diminished with Luka Doncic and LeBron James sidelined for the Lakers and Anthony Edwards out for the Wolves.