Lakers Extend Timberwolves’ Losing Streak

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ryan Kelly scored 21 points, rookie Jabari Brown added 20 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 106-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Each of the Lakers' starters scored in double figures, including rookie point guard Jordan Clarkson, who had 18 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Tarik Black added 18 points and 10 rebounds in a matchup of teams among the bottom four in the league.

Point guard Jeremy Lin was sidelined by a sore left knee, and Lakers coach Byron Scott sat Carlos Boozer, Jordan Hill and Wayne Ellington in order to give some of his other players more minutes as the club continues to evaluate where they stand for next season.

Andrew Wiggins scored 29 points for the Timberwolves, who have lost nine straight.