Not to be overlooked in Minnesota’s game-closing effort was its stellar defensive showing. The Lakers missed five straight shots after tying the game at 103-103 before Los Angeles coach J.J. Redick waved the white flag and removed the starters from the game in the final minute.

The support from the Timberwolves fans certainly had a positive impact on the team, including McDaniels, who paced Minnesota with 30 points on 13-for-22 shooting from the field. He can also be credited for his defense against Laker star Luka Doncic, who needed 17 attempts from the field to get to 17 points.