Kobe Bryant adjusts his protective mask during the Lakers' 106-101 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. (Rob Carr / Getty Images / March 7, 2012)
By Mike BresnahanMarch 8, 2012, 5:12 p.m.
When: 5 PST.Where: Target Center, Minneapolis.
On the air: TV: Channel 9; Radio: 710; 1330.
Records: Lakers 23-16; Timberwolves 21-19.
Update: The Timberwolves are vastly improved this season but are 0-2 against the Lakers. Kobe Bryant had 31 points and eight assists in the Lakers' 104-85 victory over Minnesota last week at Staples Center. All-Star forward Kevin Love did not play that night because of flu-like symptoms. He is averaging 25.5 points and 13.8 rebounds for Minnesota.
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