Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers and Timberwolves
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Luka Doncic outscored Anthony Edwards 49 to 31 and the Lakers romped the Timberwolves 128-110 Friday night in Los Angeles. The story of the game was Minnesota's putrid defense, as the Lakers shot nearly 60% and pulled away in the third quarter en route to their first win and the Wolves' first loss of the season.
Luka Doncic's historic night powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128–110 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, recording a 49-point double-double to secure the team's first victory of the season.
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