Timberwolves hand LeBron-less Lakers 4th straight loss, 118-111

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

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By Associated Press

December 22, 2023 at 4:49 AM UTC

Updated on

December 22, 2023 at 6:01 AM UTC

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 27 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves past Los Angeles 118-111 on Thursday and hand the Lakers — with LeBron James sitting out on the second night of back-to-back games — their fourth straight loss.

The Wolves — also playing for a second straight night — tied Boston at 21-6 for the NBA 's best record.