The last time Minnesota beat the Los Angeles Lakers, Kevin Garnett was in a Timberwolves uniform China Nike NFL jerseys. On Sunday, two different Kevins made quick work of the Lakers and ended a long drought.
After losing 22 consecutive head-to-head matchups, the Timberwolves finally solved the puzzle known as the Lakers. With guard Kevin Martin and forward Kevin Love leading the way, the Timberwolves ended the longest skid in the NBA Cheap jerseys mall China by an opposing club, rolling to a 113-90 victory over the Lakers at Staples Center before a sellout crowd of 18,997.
Minnesota's last win over the Lakers was a 117-107, double-overtime decision in March 2007. The Timberwolves Cheap jerseys store had little trouble hammering the Lakers on Sunday, though, bolting to a 28-point lead in the first quarter and coasting the rest of the way.
Martin scored 27 points and Love finished with 25 points and 13 rebounds to spark the Timberwolves (5-2). Rubio had 12 points, 14 assists, 10 rebounds and five steals. Forward Corey Brewer added 17 points, and center Nikola Pekovic had 14 points and 10 boards.
Minnesota also held a big advantage in points in the paint, outscoring Los Angeles 50-32.
Guard Steve Blake led the Lakers (3-5) with 19 points Wholesale Nike jerseys store and eight assists. Guard Jodie Meeks added 16 off the bench, while forward Pau Gasol had 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Timberwolves bolted past the Lakers in the opening quarter behind Martin and Love. The two combined for 34 points -- Love led the way with 18 -- as Minnesota led 47-23 after the first. The 47 points were a club record.
After guard Steve Nash hit a jumper Cheap NFL Jerseys to pull the Lakers to within 12-10 at 7:28 of the first, the Timberwolves went on a 32-6 spurt for a 44-16 advantage.
The Lakers never recovered.