Going into last night's game, the Lakers were a mighty 1-7 away from the cozy confines of Staples Center. The LakeShow somehow managed to give up 24 (24!!!!) ORebs which led to 32 (32!!!!) 2nd-chance points for the Timberwolves. How the Lakers managed to leave the Target Center with a 106-101 victory and secure their 2nd road win of the season, is a mystery. In a game that feels very much like a loss, the Lakers somehow managed to pull through, and snatched the Win right out of the Wolves' paws.
Ron Arte- err, Metta World Peace was given the starting nod and thanked Mike Brown by contributing nothing except a couple of assists and rebounds. Asked about this thoughts regarding the starting posish, MWP said:
"I really don't have a real comment on it but, I mean, it's kind of normal, it's not really... the main thing is that we won it. I think that was the main thing, just that consistency, whatever it's going to be. Just consistent so we can move forward and we can start winning games."
Kobe continued his throwback season with a line of 35pts and 14rebs, including 5-9 from long-range. Asked about the importance of the road win, he replied:
"I have no idea, I would assume so. We needed to get a win on the road."
A win is a win, and at this point in the Lakers' season, I think we'll all take it. No matter how ugly it may be.
↓ Much more after the jump ↓
Lakers News
- Lakers 106, Wolves 101: Jan. 28 Running Diary | Lakers Blog
- Bryant, Lakers outlast Timberwolves 106-101 | Lakers.com
- Kobe Bryant key as Lakers hang on for rare road win | ESPN
- Rapid Reaction: Lakers 106, Timberwolves 101 | ESPN LA
- Lakers Late Night Replay vs. Minnesota | ESPN LA
- Minnesota Coach Rick Adelman puts Lakers in the past | LA Times
- Lakers get double-double in 106-101 win over Timberwolves | LA Times
- Five things to take from Lakers' 106-101 win over Timberwolves | LA Times
- Metta World Peace shouldn't start | LA Times
- Aggression pays off for Lakers in victory | OC Register
- Rubio making most of NBA-style game | OC Register
- Ricky Rubio on Pau Gasol: He’s not ‘soft’ | OC Register
- Kobe passes Kareem in Lakers field goals after passing West in free throws | OC Register
- Lakers’ bench unit finally shows signs of life | OC Register
- Lakers leaning against Gilbert Arenas signing | LA Times
- Sources: Lakers consider Gilbert Arenas | ESPN LA
- Gasol, Lakers show they're still full of fight | Yahoo! Sports
NBA.com
- Billups leads Clippers to 109-105 win over Nuggets | NBA.com
- Lakers vs. Timberwolves | NBA.com
- Spurs vs. Mavericks | NBA.com
- Bulls vs. Heat | NBA.com
- Cavaliers vs. Celtics | NBA.com
ESPN
- Bulls' Derrick Rose wastes two chances in final seconds as Heat hang on | ESPN
- Jason Terry scores 34, bails out Mavs in OT against Spurs | ESPN
- Danny Granger helps Pacers snap six-game skid vs Magic | ESPN
ProBasketball Talk
- Miami holds on, beats Chicago. Can we just start their playoff series now? | ProBasketballTalk
- Report: Sixers trying to trade for Amare Stoudemire | ProBasketballTalk
- Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat: Five things to watch | ProBasketballTalk
- Bulls release Mike James, may be thinking big man | ProBasketballTalk
- Report: Raptors open to trading guard Jose Calderon | ProBasketballTalk
- Rajon Rondo says he could be out until All-Star break | ProBasketballTalk
- Steve Nash suffers thigh bruise at the end of Suns’ win over the Grizzlies | ProBasketballTalk
- Report: D’Antoni’s job with Knicks safe. For now at least. | ProBasketballTalk
Dime Mag / SLAM Online
- LeBron Takes Down The MVP; The Mavs Pull Out A Shocker | Dime Magazine
- LeBron James Trampolines Over John Lucas For An Insane Slam | Dime Magazine
- KobeSystem, Level 7: Success At Success | Dime Magazine
- Who’s Better: Kyle Lowry or Rajon Rondo? | Dime Magazine
- 20 NBA Players Who Should Play For Their Hometown Teams | Dime Magazine
- Chauncey Billups Wants Kenyon Martin on the Clippers | SLAM Online
- Video: LeBron James Jumps Over John Lucas III on Alley-Oop | SLAM Online
- Durant: ‘Who Cares Whether Westbrook’s Better Than Me or I’m Better Than Him?’ | SLAM Online
- Nike: #KobeSystem — Level 7 Success at Success | SLAM Online
Blogs and Other Links
- Rudy Gay thriving in Grizzlies' lead role | Yahoo! Sports
- Report: D’Antoni’s job with Knicks safe. For now at least. | ProBasketballTalk
- Kobe Surpasses Kareem as All-Time Lakers Field Goal Leader | Lakers Nation
- Lakers Weather Late Run by Wolves; Escape With Win 106-101 | Lakers Nation
- Lakers News: Steve Blake Still Not Ready to Play | Lakers Nation
- Introducing Ian Mahinmi and the suprising Dallas defense | NBA Playbook
- Irving entering Chris Paul territory | NBA Playbook
- Win 2 Tickets to see 3/4 Game VS Miami Heat | JD2K
- Lakers/Timberwolves: A Big Game From The Big Three | Forum Blue & Gold
- "Mama there goes that meme!": It’s all Melo’s fault | HoopSpeak.com
- Plays of the Week – The Most Kevin Durant Conversation Ever and LeBron Helping... The Cavs?! | Hardwood Hype
- Report Card: Heat, Mavs, Lakers roll on Sunday | Eye On Basketball
- Report: J.R. Smith's sister in 2nd fight in China | Eye On Basketball
- Jason Terry and the Mavericks' survival plan | Eye On Basketball
- Rudy Fernandez tip beats buzzer video | Eye On Basketball
- LeBron James rode bike to Bulls game | Eye On Basketball
- Chris Paul Is Simply The Best | Shaky Ankles
- Nate Robinson’s Metaphysical Abilities | Shaky Ankles
- Essay: Getting Creative With Avery Bradley | Shaky Ankles
The Basketball Jones
- Metta World Peace: ‘I got bored with defense’ | The Basketball Jones
- Dwight Howard can’t win | The Basketball Jones
- Ep. 749: The Overdose, Jan. 27 | The Basketball Jones
Multimedia
- Timberwolves vs Lakers Gallery | Lakers.com
- The Daily Zap | NBA.com
- Nightly Notable | NBA.com
- Top 10 Blocks of the Week | NBA.com
- Video: LeBron James dunks over John Lucas | ProBasketballTalk
- Video: Andre Iguodala with the self-assisted dunk | ProBasketballTalk
- Lakers at Bucks - HD Highlights | JD2K