The host Los Angeles Lakers took down the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, 130 - 119. Friday also marked the unveiling of Los Angeles's new Shaquille O'Neal statue. Los Angeles (21 - 51) snapped a six - game losing streak on Friday, though it may not have been in their best interest. LA will lose its draft pick if it falls outside of the top three, and the Phoenix Suns remain on the Lakers' tail for the second - worst record in the NBA. Still, there was a lot to like on Friday for Lakers fans. Guard Jordan Clarkson had a career - high 35 points while shooting 8 - of - 10 from three - point range. It was the team's first overtime game of the season, and they seemed to respond well to the extra period. LA outscored Minnesota 21 - 10 in overtime, immediately establishing an eight - point advantage at the start of the OT. The team finished with staggering shooting splits of 52 percent from the field, 61 percent from three - point range, and 86 percent form the line. Minnesota (28 - 43), meanwhile, extended its own losing streak to four games. While production from the starting five was solid, the Timberwolves struggled once again with finding points off the bench. The team saw just 23 bench points versus 39 from LA. There was no issue for Minny's starters, though, as third - year forward Andrew Wiggins exploded for an efficient 36 points. Reigning Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a double - double with 25 points and 13 rebounds, and point guard Ricky Rubio had 19 points while dishing out a whopping 15 assists. The Timberwolves will visit Portland on Saturday, while LA will host the Blazers on Sunday.
["TeamStat(G,'Lakers') has 51 Losses ,has 130 Total points ,has 21 Wins ."
 "TeamStat(G,'Timberwolves') has 43 Losses ,has 119 Total points ,has 28 Wins ."]