The last few weeks have been filled with team meetings, strong words and weird vibes for the Timberwolves. Monday was the complete opposite. The Wolves looked like they were having fun again as they trounced the Lakers 109-80 for their second consecutive victory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a defensive clinic, shutting down the Los Angeles Lakers in a commanding 109-80 win on Monday night. This wasn’t just a game — it was a statement from a Wolves team showing they can dominate even when their star,

D’Angelo Russell scores 20 in his return from illness, but LeBron James and Anthony Davis have poor shooting nights and the Lakers lose for the fifth time in seven games, 109-80.