The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the host Los Angeles Lakers, 110-102, at Crypto.com Arena on Friday.

While there were eight lead changes through the opening 20 minutes, Minnesota never relinquished the lead in the second half. They got their lead up to 14 points at times in the final quarter, with LA never taking a game-tying shot over the closing 20 minutes. The Timberwolves shot 47 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range while holding the Lakers to 42 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. Minnesota also outscored Los Angeles in the paint, 56-44, and in fastbreak points, 26-10.

The Timberwolves (33-32) were led by Rudy Gobert, collecting 22 points, 14 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. Anthony Edwards accrued 18 points, five rebounds, two assists, four steals and two blocks. Mike Conley collected 14 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Naz Reid led the bench with 15 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Lakers (30-34) were led by Anthony Davis, finishing with 38 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Malik Beasley totaled 15 points and eight rebounds. Dennis Schroder generated six points and 12 assists, while Lonnie Walker led the bench with 10 points and five rebounds. Troy Brown Jr totaled eight points, six rebounds, two assists and three steals.

Minnesota has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Saturday, staying in Cali to face the Sacramento Kings. As for LA, they return to action on Sunday in a home matchup with the Golden State Warriors.