: Dončić secured his 10th assist with a no-look pass to Rui Hachimura late in the fourth, effectively ending a 10-2 Minnesota run.
: Naz Reid provided a spark off the bench with 13 points and two blocks, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lakers' 14-point margin.
Lakers 120-106 Timberwolves (Mar 10, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
The narrative of the night belonged to , who, despite the absence of LeBron James due to injury, put on a performance for the ages. Dončić carved through the Timberwolves' defense to record his seventh triple-double of the season, finishing with 31 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists .
The game turned in the second half when caught fire, matching Luka's scoring with 31 points of his own, including four crucial three-pointers. Minnesota, led by Anthony Edwards , struggled to find their rhythm; Edwards was held to just 14 points on a difficult 2-of-15 shooting night as the Lakers' defense, anchored by Deandre Ayton's 12 rebounds, effectively shut down the paint. Wed, Mar 11 Lakers won! Timberwolves Key Moments from the Reel