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Lakers conclude nine-game road trip against Timberwolves

Feb 13, 2008 - 11:24 AM LA Lakers (34-17) at Minnesota (10-40) 8:00 pm EST

MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) - Two teams going in opposite directions square off on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Lakers will conclude a season-high nine-game road trip, having won six of eight on the current swing.

Los Angeles is 4-1 since acquiring Pau Gasol in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

With Kobe Bryant hitting from the outside and scoring 31 points and Gasol clogging the middle to score 26, the Lakers continued their impressive road trip with a 106-97 win over the reeling Charlotte Bobcats.

"Adding Pau to the mix, we have something that has to be dealt with," said Bryant, who has scored 30 or more points in three consecutive games.

The game will wrap up the season series between the two teams. Los Angeles has won the previous two meetings by an average of 17.5 points.

Minnesota has lost four straight and dropped to 2-23 on the road after Tuesday's 92-88 loss at New Jersey.