Towns, Timberwolves pull away to beat reeling Lakers 124-104


              Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) drives on Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince (12) try to get control of a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrates with Patrick Beverley (22) and D'Angelo Russell (0) during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves guard D'Angelo Russell (0) is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony (7) with Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) also defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots over Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns argues after being called for charging as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, defended during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns dunks during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
            
              Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards shoots next to Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Towns, Timberwolves pull away to beat reeling Lakers 124-104