In a rematch of last season's Western Conference Finals, the L.A. Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by a final score of 105-96.

On the way to the win, the Lakers made 16 3-point field goals.

"It felt great to see them like that, executing, playing together like a unit," Bryant said. "Stepping up, making big shots, making great plays."

``They shot well,'' Szczerbiak said. ``Give them credit.''