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Davis powers Lakers over Timberwolves

LOS ANGELES: Anthony Davis shook off a twisted ankle to score 38 points and help the Los Angeles Lakers rally for a crucial 123-111 NBA victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday (Saturday in Manila).

The Lakers improved their record to 39-38 — their first time over.500 this season — and more importantly leapfrogged ahead of the Timberwolves into seventh place in the tight Western Conference playoff race.

Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers goes to the basket while Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends in the second quarter of the game at Target Center on Friday, March 31, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. AFP PHOTO